The Old Base Medical Centre

31/01/2023

Can type 2 diabetes become type 1 diabetes? No, it can’t! They are two different conditions. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition, while type 2 diabetes is a slowly progressing chronic condition.

Check out Diabetes Australia’s article for a summary of the differences between the two types of diabetes: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/blog/can-type-2-diabetes-become-type-1-diabetes

26/01/2023

Having diabetes shouldn’t prevent you from experiencing the joy of travel, but it does mean you need to add in a little extra planning time.

Follow these simple travel tips from Diabetes Australia so you are well-prepared for your journey. https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/blog/diabetes-travel-checklist

24/01/2023

Do you know how much sleep you should be getting? On average, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep each night, and different people may need a little more or a little less. Babies and young children need much more sleep, but from young adulthood sleep needs remain relatively stable.

For more information on sleep, and tips on how to improve it, visit SA Health’s Healthy Sleep page here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/healthy+living/healthy+sleep/getting+enough+sleep

19/01/2023

As a part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, all Australians aged 50 to 74 are mailed a free at-home bowel screening test every two years. This test is simple, quick, and hygienic. Most importantly, it could save your life.

Lost or misplaced your kit? Re-order or find out more here:

https://www.cancer.org.au/bowelscreening

17/01/2023

Follow these steps to stay this summer.

• Drink water
• Avoid going out in the heat
• Never leave children or pets in a car
• Look out for family and friends
• Stay cool with a fan or air conditioner
• Seek shade
• Cool off with a shower or bath
• Wear lightweight, long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothing

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

12/01/2023

Progressive muscle relaxation is all about noticing what stress feels like in your body, before gradually letting it go and enjoying the feeling of tension leaving the body.

Beyond Blue have some free downloadable audio guides on progressive muscle relaxation. Download them, save them to your phone, and return to them whenever you need! https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/staying-well/relaxation-exercises

10/01/2023

Alcohol can interact with many medicines, and this interaction can change the way both the alcohol and medicine affect you. Taking alcohol with certain medication can result in serious consequences to your health, such as trouble breathing, heart problems and severe sedation.

If you’re taking medication, speak with your doctor, pharmacist, or health professional about whether it is safe to drink alcohol. If a product includes an alcohol warning, do not drink alcohol.

Common medicines that react with alcohol include:
1. opioid pain medications
2. antidepressants
3. antipsychotic medicines
4. anxiety medications
5. sleeping tablets
6. antihistamines
7. cold and flu medicines
8. some antibiotics

For more information, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines-and-alcohol

Or contact Alcohol and Drug Information Service (AIDS) 1300 13 1340 (free local call) for confidential telephone counselling, information, and referrals.

04/01/2023

Every year, thousands of Australians are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, and the risk of diabetes-related complications can be scary to think about. But small changes can make a big difference to your health. You can live well with type 2 diabetes.

“If I Had Known…” features real people sharing advice they wish they’d known when they were first diagnosed, and the small changes they made to improve their health. https://ifihadknown.com.au/

03/01/2023

When children can do the things they want or need to do, they’re more likely to cooperate. They’re also less likely to get frustrated and behave in challenging ways. This means that helping children learn new skills can be an important part of managing behaviour.

When children learn new skills, they also build independence, confidence, and self-esteem. So helping children learn new skills can be an important part of supporting overall development too.

Read more at Raising Children:

Skill-building is an important behaviour management strategy for children. Help children learn new skills with instructions, modelling and stepwise guidance.

29/12/2022

Have you ever thought “I’m never going to be able to do this” or “I’m no good at this”? This is what negative self-talk can sound like. It’s any inner dialogue you have with yourself that may be limiting your ability to believe in yourself and your own abilities. Tips to combat negative self-talk include:
• Listen to what you’re saying to yourself.
• Challenge your self-talk.
• Put your thoughts into perspective.
• Replace the negative thought with a positive thought.

27/12/2022

Looking for new school holiday activities? Why not try cooking? Get the kids in the kitchen and try making these fun recipes that will keep both their hands and brains busy: https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/collections/cooking-with-kids

22/12/2022

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Old Base Medical Centre! We hope all our patients have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.