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When was the last time you thought about changing your diet and lifestyle to improve your type 2 diabetes, and overall health? Knowing how to eat well, exercise and manage your medication is important.
Health risks of uncontrolled diabetes
Diabetes is a silent disease. You may not be aware of the damage and risks that uncontrolled diabetes may have on your health until it is too late.
Common diabetes health complications include:
- heart disease
- chronic kidney disease
- nerve damage
- problems with feet due to poor circulation
- poor oral health
- vision impairment
- hearing impairment
- poor mental health
The good news is positive food and activity choices can have a lot of health benefits including:
- better blood glucose levels
- lower blood pressure
- lower cholesterol
- weight loss
- lower risk of diabetes complications
- more energy
- better sleep
Speak to your GP if you have any questions or concerns about your type 2 diabetes.
FREE type 2 diabetes management session
This program helps people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes manage their health. Participants receive a complimentary Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM).
CGM is a small wearable device which tracks your glucose levels in real-time and sends information to an app or receiver, helping you and your doctor monitor patterns and triggers.
A pharmacist or GP can fit the sensor a week after your session, and it lasts up to 14 days. Each session is a small, friendly group where you can ask questions, meet others, and share experiences.
You will learn how to build healthy habits to manage your diabetes. Topics include:
- how to eat well
- managing your sugar levels with and without a CGM
- recommended exercises and how often
- why avoiding alcohol is important and tips to help you
- questions to ask your GP
FREE type 2 diabetes management sessions are for people living with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes who reside in South Western Sydney.
There will be a maximum of eight people per session.
Education will be held in the Fairfield location. Location will be confirmed upon registering.
The program is sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care.
South Western Sydney PHN would like to thank Abbott Diabetes Care for their involvement in caring for community members living with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.
ATTN pharmacists, facilitate a diabetes education session through your pharmacy
Show support for your patients who have type 2 diabetes by promoting free education sessions delivered by a credentialled diabetes educator at a local health centre near your pharmacy in South Western Sydney.
We will provide brochures for you to hand to your patients when they collect medications for their type 2 diabetes from your pharmacy.
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Patients can register themselves to attend these free small group sessions at a time convenient to them.
For more information please contact: Alyssa Horgan, Integration and Priority Populations Coordinator alyssa.horgan@swsphn.com.au