Book a free prevent type 2 diabetes session
Recently published data from the workplace health checks indicate that almost 25% of Victorian workers are currently in the high risk categories for developing type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that, if not well managed, can have serious complications such as blindness; heart attack; stroke; amputation and kidney failure.
The good news is that, in most cases, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
Diabetes Australia – Vic is committed to reducing the incidence and onset of type 2 diabetes in our community.
Around 64% of Australians are in the workforce, so the workplace is an ideal environment to provide access to health resources and information.
The Life! program is providing free seminars on how to prevent type 2 diabetes, for workplaces. We can link your eligible workers into joining a course or using the telephone health coaching service that will give them a much greater chance of reducing their risk of type 2 diabetes.
Our free sessions run for one hour and provide the following information:
- What is diabetes
- Symptoms and complications of diabetes
- Risk factors for type 2 diabetes
- How to prevent type 2 diabetes
- Life! Taking Action on Diabetes course. The course is a government funded initiative that is free for most eligible people
Workplaces wanting to book a free prevent type 2 diabetes session should complete the workplace request form and email to life@diabetesvic.org.au or fax to (03) 9667 1778.