Life! Diabetes Prevention
The Life! program is directly based on the Finnish diabetes prevention program which has been proven to reduce the incidence of newly diagnosed diabetes by up to 58% in course participants.
The Life! Program focuses on Victorians aged 50 years and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages at risk of diabetes. The main aim of the program is to prevent people from developing type 2 diabetes and to contribute to early diagnosis in those who have type 2 diabetes but they are unaware.
To find out if you are eligible for the Life! course complete the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test (AUSDRISK)
You are eligible if you:
* Score 12 or above on the diabetes risk test
* Be aged 50 years or above/ are an adult Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person over 18yrs of age/ If you have had gestational diabetes over 18yrs of age
* Do not have type 2 diabetes
The course involves six, 90min sessions which aim to improve nutrition and physical activity over an eight month period. Participants will be supported by trained health professionals, including a dietician, diabetes educator and an exercise physiologist. The program is available state-wide and it is free for everyone.
If any practice staff have any eligible patients for the Life! course, please send a completed Life! referral form to Sally at ERGPA.