Millhouse Doctors
"Partnering in Health and Healing".
We are skilled practitioners in primary health care. As well as providing general medical services, each doctor has developed their own special interest areas, such as well-woman health focus, care of the elderly, and integrative medicine. Our role is to enable each person to attain quality health. At all times the dignity of the person is respected. Appointments can be booked online or by phone at 537 4980.
On this page: Diabetes Services, Ear Health and Quit Smoking Support.
Type I Diabetes can occur at any age but is most often diagnosed in children, adolescents, or young adults. This disorder may be passed down through families and there is no reliable way to prevent it.
Diabetes Services and Support
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which there are high levels of sugar in the blood. Our nurse team has specialist training in the area of diabetes support. We can help with monitoring, treatment, stress management, and exercise and dietary choices.
Type II (non-insulin) diabetes is a slow onset condition, and can be called maturity-onset diabetes. Most people with the disease are overweight when they are diagnosed; increased fat makes it harder for your body to use insulin the correct way. The insulin loses its effectiveness (insulin resistance) and glucose cannot easily enter cells to be used for energy or stored as fat. This process leads to a gradual rise in blood sugar which slowly cooks (glycates) cell proteins and organ tissue leading to degeneration, especially in heart & brain blood vessels, eyes and kidney. Non-insulin dependent diabetes may also be hereditary and is best treated early, with lifestyle changes, prior to using medication.
Ear Health
Our team members have undertaken extensive training in health and wax removal.
Wax removal is performed using the safest and most appropriate method. This is performed under microscope and we follow best-practice procedures to minimise any risk of harm. Wax will be removed by using manual fine instruments or suction and low-pressure suction. These techniques may also be used to remove foreign objects from the ear canal.
For more information or if you would like to book an appointment with our weekly Ear Clinic, please phone Reception.
Remember - supportive friends and whānau play an important part in successfully quitting smoking. There are also specialised services available to help people who want to quit smoking. Experienced quit coaches can provide support, vaping advice and free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) – patches, gum and other medications. Using behavioural support along with products such as NRT and vapes significantly increases your chances of long-term success.
Contact your local Smokefree Service to discuss options available - face to face, phone or text support for both individuals and groups,
Help with Quitting Smoking
The Millhouse Integrative Medical Team of doctors and nurses are keen to support you if you wish to stop smoking. Feel free to make a doctor or nurse appointment.
There are a number of smokimg cessations strategies available to assist you. Many smokers find it helpful to call Quitline on 0800 778 778 or go to www.quit.org.nz to check the full range of support tools available..
The Ministry of Health has made the following medications freely available to assist in the withdrawal process.
• NICOTINE PATCHES & GUM which replace cigarette nicotine and relieve the withdrawal cravings.
• CHAMPIX which stimulates brain nicotine receptors and eases the cigarette withdrawal.
The antidepressant ZYBAN remains available (not free) and may be helpful.
Check out the Smokefree calculator to work out what stopping smoking will save you.
Contact Us
Practice Locations: 128 and 130 Millhouse Drive Howick, Auckland 2013
Phone: (09) 537 4980
Email: reception@millhousemedical.co.nz
Hours:
8:30am - 6.45 pm weekdays (last appointment 6:30pm) at 128
8:30am - 5.00 pm weekdays at 130
9:00am - 12:00 pm Saturdays at 128
After-Hours Emergency and Medical Care is provided by:
Eastcare A&E: 260 Botany Road, Howick, 2013 Phone 277 1516