The Life! course works
If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the best way to prevent or delay the onset is to make changes to your lifestyle - maintaining a healthy weight, getting physically active and following a healthy balanced eating plan.
Changing your lifestyle isn't easy, especially on your own. Have you ever tried to change your lifestyle, say go for a walk every morning, and then find you only keep it up for a few weeks or months?
Research has shown type 2 diabetes can be prevented in up to 58% of cases by making lifestyle changes through a lifestyle course.
If you:
joining a Life! course will give you a much greater chance of achieving and maintaining life style changes.
Read about Kerrie's experience participating in the Life! course.
The Life! Taking Action on Diabetes course is not a lecture. The staff running the course give you individual attention and learn about you and your lifestyle. Then together, you set out an exercise routine and health eating plan that you can easily maintain for a long healthy life.
The small group provides support to help you stay motivated and on track. If your friend or partner is not at high risk of type 2 diabetes, they may still be able to attend for extra support.
The Life! Taking Action on Diabetes course is:
- FREE for most people
- in your local area
- run by specially trained stuff
- held with groups of no more than 15 people
- six 90 minute sessions over six months.
If you're interested in the course, use the course locator to find a course near you, call 13 RISK (13 7475) or email life@diabetesvic.org.au