Department of Endocrinology - Transition and Young Adult Diabetes Service (TrYADS)
TrYADS at St George Hospital in Kogarah is a multidisciplinary clinic that bridges the care of late adolescents and young adults with diabetes.
OUR AIM
- To assist late adolescents and young adults with diabetes engage and maintain connections with the adult health care services during the time of their significant physical, environmental, emotional and psychological change.
- To develop customised diabetes management plans with the goal of improving their long-term wellbeing and health outcomes
REFERRAL CRITERIA
- Age 16-25 years
- Has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
- On any treatment including Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII)
TrYADS provides the following on GP or Specialist referral
- Access to same Endocrinologist, Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, and Psychologist
- Liaison with the Paediatric Diabetes Service
- Finger prick HbA1c measurement, Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and Insulin pump download
- Insulin pump start or management
- Capacity for ‘drop in’ visits
- SMS reminders for appointments
- Direct phone access to Diabetes Educator
- Extended hours phone support for sick day management
- Age appropriate education material
- Support with paperwork and negotiating the adult health system
REFERRALS
Please address referrals to Dr Michael Reyes and fax to 9113 2297