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A program for people with type 1 diabetes
DAFNE is a group program designed for adults with type 1 diabetes. It is a way of managing type 1diabetes by working out how much insulin you need for what you want to eat. It is based on:
- Estimating the amount of carbohydrate in your food
- 1 or 2 injections of long acting insulin each day
- Injecting quick acting insulin each day
- Testing your blood glucose before each meal.
Many people already have multiple injections a day, but they match their food to their insulin.
The difference with DAFNE is that you choose how much insulin to take on a day-to-day and mealtime-to-mealtime basis.
People who have been taught this approach have better blood glucose control, less illness (less time off), fewer severe hypos and less chance of diabetes complications.
DAFNE involves attending a 5 day training course (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm). Book early as there are limited numbers.
Would you like to join our 2012 Course?
Call Janet on 02 6288 9830 or email janet@diabetes-act.com.au
