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Health Programs 2012
Diabetes ACT provides many diabetes education and health promotion services to the community, including the following.
Support Groups
Canberra Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
Meets monthly at Grant Cameron Community Centre, Holder.
New members are always welcome.
10:00am-12:00pm on Wednesdays - For 2012 - 29 February, 28 March, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 26 September, 31 October, 28 November.
DIG (Type 1 Diabetes Information Group)
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Education Groups
Learning together as a group is an excellent way to improve your health and management of diabetes. Consider joining us for one of our FREE groups at Diabetes ACT in Holder.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited (usually a maximum of Six to Eight people per group). Please phone the Diabetes Education office on 6287 8730.
DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) WORKSHOP FOR 2012
TBA 2012
What is DAFNE?
DAFNE is a group self management program designed for adults with type 1 diabetes. It is a way of managing type 1 diabetes by working out how much insulin you need for the amount of carbohydrate that you eat.
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Workshop Update for People with Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin WORKSHOP FOR 2012
9.30am -11.00am on Thursdays - For 2012 - 22 March.
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Workshop on Blood Glucose Monitoring
Help with monitoring and understanding blood glucose levels. What is the National Diabetes Support Scheme? What is HbA1c? We will demonstrate a blood glucose meter and of course you are welcome to bring your own in if you have one.
2.00pm-3.30pm on Wednesdays - For 2012 - 8 February, 14 March.
Foot Education in Diabetes
Looking after your feet is an important part of diabetes management. A Diabetes Educator will step you through the regular checks you can perform on your feet.
9.30am-11:00am on Thursdays - For 2012 - 9 February, 8 March.
Nutrition Groups
Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes? Do you need help getting back on track with your diet? A dietitian will explain a healthy and tasty approach to eating for people with diabetes.
GI Nutrition Group
9.30am-11.00am on Wednesdays - For 2012 – 15 February, 21 March.
Weight Management for people with Diabetes Type 2 & Pre-Diabetes
9.30am-11.00am – on Wednesdays - For 2012 – 1 February, 7 March.
Reading Food Labels Workshop
9.30am-11.00am – on Wednesdays - For 2012 – 8 February.
"Spot the carb" Carbohydrate Counting Group - for people on insulin or going on insulin
This group is specially designed for people who are struggling with their carbohydrate intake and need assistance to manage their diet and/or insulin.
9.30am – 11.00am on Wednesdays - For 2012 - 14 March.
Workplace and Community Programs
Diabetes ACT offers seminars for workplaces and community groups to promote healthy lifestyle changes and diabetes awareness.
Programs are tailored to the needs of individual organisations and can cover a variety of topics including:
- Understanding and awareness of diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Diabetes facts and figures
- Reducing the risk of diabetes complications
- Healthy lifestyle choices
- ... and many more!
For more information or to book a program, contact our Credentialled Diabetes Educator on 02 6287 8725 or email diab@diabetes-act.com.au.
