Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre

Diabetes Risk Assessments Our doctors at Sydney Premier Medical & Health Centre provide education in diabetes prevention, diagnosis and advice in the management of diabetes. Some forms of diabetes can be controlled through diet and exercise while other forms will require medication such as Insulin. The most common types of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2. If you are experiencing any or a combination of the following symptoms, which may relate to diabetes, please discuss with your doctor as soon as possible. Frequent trips to the bathroom Unquenchable thirst Losing weight without trying Weakness and fatigue Tingling or numbness in your hands, legs or feet Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas is not producing enough insulin and the insulin is not working effectively. Represents 85 to 90 per cent of all cases of diabetes Risk factors include family history, being overweight and ethnic background Lifestyle factors such as unhealthy eating and lack of physical activit...