Life! Taking Action on Diabetes
Call 13 RISK (13 7475)
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented.
If you're over 50, and overweight, you're at serious risk. Don't be the type to leave it too late.
If you have a pre-existing condition such as gestational diabetes mellitus or ischemic heart disease, you are eligible for the Life! program as long as you are over 18 and do not have type 2 diabetes. Download the Life! Taking Action on Diabetes program criteria (450 KB doc) for more details.
Assess your risk
Call 13 RISK (13 7475) or order your free type 2 diabetes risk assessment kit online. The kit includes an Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment tool to help find out your risk, or you can take the test online.
Join a Life! course
You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by enrolling in a Life! course. This new course is free for most people and available in your local area.
With group support, our health experts offer you a tailored lifestyle program that has proven and sustainable results.
Kerrie joined a Life! Taking Action on Diabetes course and is on track for a longer and healthier life. Read about Kerrie's experience participating in the course.
Use the telephone health coaching service
If you are finding it difficult to attend a Life! course, the telephone health coaching service is another way you can take action to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
New – free workplace prevent type 2 diabetes sessions
One hour workplace sessions can help your workers reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.