Diabetes Education Program

Philosophy and Description of Service

The Diabetes Education Program includes a five week group-based program of two and a half hours per week. It is run by the staff of Manningham Community Health Services Limited, including a Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, Podiatrist.

The course will cover:

	What is diabetes?
	Healthy eating
	Footcare
	Exercise
	Cooking and recommended cookbooks
	Shopping guidelines
	Medication
	Blood glucose monitoring and preventing complications

A doctor’s referral is not required.

Other groups:

	Recharge – once per year reinforcing helpful habits needed to manager diabetes.
	Information sessions – 3 per year follow up from management group. Topics of interest related to diabetes.
	Cooking groups – twice/year.
	Life! A 6 session program for pre-diabetic people.

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