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Insulin Pump Clinic

Clinic Name Insulin Pump Clinic
Unit Endocrinology and Diabetes
Head of Unit A/Prof Shane Hamblin. Referrals need to be addressed to a named clinician.
Clinic Description An endocrinologist and Diabetes Educator manage this clinic for patients with Type 1 diabetes who use an insulin pump.
Inclusion Criteria Patients with Type 1 diabetes using an insulin pump for insulin delivery.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Type 2 diabetes (seen in general diabetes clinic)
  • Gestational diabetes (managed in Obstetric Endocrinology clinic)
  • Type 1 diabetes not using an insulin pump
Minimum Investigations / Clinical Information Required for Triage Please refer to Melbourne HealthPathways for guidance on assessment, management, and referral.
How to Refer Referral information and templates
Contact for Urgent Referrals Endocrinology Registrar via switchboard: 8345 6666
Other Contact Details Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre – 8345 0860
Hours of Operation Wednesday afternoon, 2pm – 5:30pm
Clinic Location Sunshine Hospital
Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre
176 Furlong Road
St Albans, 3021
Billing MBS patients are bulk billed. Referrals need to be addressed to a named clinician.
Last Updated 18/11/2023
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