Type 2 diabetes program
Subsidised by medicare, and run by Diabetes NSW accredited Exercise Physiologists, our program is designed to help you make sustainable lifestyle change.
Type 2 diabetes program
Subsidised by medicare, and run by Diabetes NSW accredited Exercise Physiologists, our program is designed to help you make sustainable lifestyle change.
type 2 diabetes group program
INITIAL & POST PROGRAM PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTS
You will be taken through a medical screening and physical assessment to ensure we are tailoring a program specific to your needs.
TAILORED EXERCISE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Your program will aid positive change in your activity levels which in turn helps to lower HbA1c levels, maintain healthy BMI range and improve function.
8 WEEKLY GROUP EXERCISE SESSIONS
Run in our fully equipped gym space, your group sessions will foster sustainable lifestyle change, supported by your home exercise program.
INTEGRATED DIABETES EDUCATION
We aim to equip you with the knowledge you need to improve self management of your condition long term.
The importance of exercise for diabetes management
What the research tells us
- A supervised structured exercise and diet program delivered over a minimum of 8 weeks elicits a reduction in HbA1 levels, weight and improves control of blood glucose levels.
- 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, resistance training conducted on non-consecutive days 3 x per week and diet modification significantly reduces blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetics over a 12 week period
- Strength training improves the body’s ability to use insulin and process glucose as energy, in turn lowering blood glucose levels, reducing the risk of diabetes related complications
- Heart disease, blood pressure and cholesterol risk significantly reduces with a supervised, structured exercise plan over the period of 12 weeks.
benefits of the program
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Sustainable change in physical activity levels
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Long term lifestyle change
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Lowered HbA1c levels
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Maintenance of a health BMI range
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Reduced weight circumference
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Improved cardiovascular fitness
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Improved upper and lower body strength
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Increased functional capacity
Frequently asked questions
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1. Patients obtain medical clearance from their GP to ensure suitability into the program.
2. Patients complete an initial physical assessment and lifestyle profiling.
3. The 8 week program commences involving 1-2 group based exercise sessions each week and an individualised home based program.
4. Post program re-assessment and report sent back to the patients referring doctor.
How does the program work?
- Patients obtain medical clearance from their GP to ensure suitability into the program.
- Patients complete an initial physical assessment and lifestyle profiling.
- The 8 week program commences involving 1-2 group based exercise sessions each week and an individualised home based program.
- Post program re-assessment and report sent back to the patients referring doctor.
Who is suitable for the program?
- Patients diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes who want to improve their management strategy
- Overweight or obese patients
- Controlled hypertension
- Controlled lipid profile
- Clearance to exercise by GP or specialist
What rebates are you eligible for under medicare?
When referred by your GP under the ‘Type 2 Diabetes Group Allied Health Service’, your initial and group sessions are subsided by medicare.