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GP Clinic · Iluka WA 6028
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GP Clinic · Iluka WA 6028
A structured care plan brings your GP, practice nurse and allied health team together so nothing falls through the cracks. Here is how a GP diabetes care plan works at Iluka Medical Centre in Perth's northern suburbs, and what Medicare now covers.
Numbers at a Glance
Two conditions, two approaches
Both types raise blood glucose, but for different reasons, and getting the type right shapes your whole plan.
Set up or review your diabetes care plan with the team at Iluka Medical Centre.
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A structured plan works by making sure nothing is missed. People with a comprehensive care plan are around 12% more likely to reach their diabetes targets, and reaching those targets meaningfully lowers long-term risk.[3][4][5]
Meeting your targets lowers 10-year risk of[5]
Your GP confirms your diabetes type, checks your control, screens for early complications and sets goals with you.[7][9] Your plan then sets a monitoring rhythm known as the annual cycle of care.
| Check | How often | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| HbA1c blood test | 3–6 months | Tracks average glucose control |
| Blood pressure & cholesterol | Each review | Protects heart and vessels |
| Kidney function (urine & blood) | Yearly | Detects early kidney change |
| Comprehensive foot check | Yearly | Prevents ulcers and nerve damage |
| Eye screening | Yearly | Catches retinopathy early |
The RACGP recommends at least 150 minutes of activity a week plus two to three resistance sessions, alongside healthy eating.[9]
From 1 July 2025, the older GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement were replaced by a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).[10][12] If diabetes is affecting your health, you are likely to be eligible.
Yes. A GP can help monitor your blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, medications, kidney health and foot risk, review lifestyle factors, and refer you to other health professionals. Healthdirect lists a diabetes care team as potentially including a GP, endocrinologist, diabetes educator, dietitian and podiatrist.[14] Our GP team at Iluka can coordinate this care for you.
In Australia, the older GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement system was replaced from 1 July 2025 by the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) framework. These plans help coordinate care for eligible patients with chronic or terminal medical conditions, including diabetes.[10][12]
Yes. Eligible patients with chronic conditions and complex care needs may be able to access Medicare benefits for some allied health services, such as podiatry and dietetics, under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan or a multidisciplinary care plan.[10][11]
Diabetes can increase the risk of nerve and blood vessel damage in the feet, and regular podiatry checks can help identify that risk and prevent serious complications. Diabetes Australia notes that podiatrists can assess risk and help prevent foot damage.[12]
Most people see their GP every three to six months, with a full annual review of the eyes, feet, kidneys, blood pressure, cholesterol and heart risk. At Iluka Medical Centre, your care plan and one three-monthly review appointment are bulk billed Monday to Friday; weekend appointments are privately billed.[9][13]
People whose care follows a structured plan are more likely to hit their targets, and hitting those targets lowers the long-term risk of heart, kidney, eye and foot complications. Set up or review your diabetes care plan with the team at Iluka Medical Centre.