Trigger points for a GP referral to a dietitian

• New diagnosis of patient with type 2 diabetes
• Patient previously diagnosed but needing ongoing dietary intervention
• Change in medical therapy such as addition of insulin
• Significant weight change
• Poor understanding of impact of diet on their condition

Trigger points for a dietitian referral to a GP

• Poor control of the condition (e.g. poor glycaemic, lipid and blood pressure control requiring medical intervention)
• Patient unable to be managed by existing medication and/or existing treatment methods