Townsville General Practice Network

The program will teach you how to reduce the health risks that your doctor has told you may lead to Type 2 Diabetes. It will help you change your lifestyle in ways that can delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes or prevent you getting it.

Patient Eligibility

You must be:

• aged 40 to 49 (inclusive)

and

• at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Patients with newly diagnosed or existing diabetes are not eligible for this item

How much does the program cost?

This program is subsidised by the Australian Government however you will be required to make one off payment of $50.00 to the Townsville General Practice Network at the time of enrolment in the program. However, if you have a health care card or a concession card, the program will be free of charge.

What does this program involve?

It is a group program with no more than 10 people in each session, where you will learn more about:

• type 2 diabetes and its complications

• what you should eat and drink to stay healthy

• how physical activity can help

• how to make healthier lifestyle choices.

It may include supervised exercise.

The program will help you to keep up the lifestyle changes that can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Program Structure

Intensive phase of program

Phase 1 (fortnightly sessions)

·     SESSION 1 (2 HR) INTRODUCTION & WHAT IS DIABETES

·     SESSION 2 ( 3HR) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTHY WEIGHT

·     SESSION 3 (1 ½ hr) INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHY EATING

·     SESSION 4 (1 ½ hr) PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Phase 2 of program

·     SESSION (1 hr) (at 3 months) STAYING MOTIVATED & POSITIVE THINKING

·     SESSION 6 (1 hr) (at 4 months) STRESS MANAGEMENT

Feedback phase of program

·     SESSION 7 (1 hr) (at 6 months) FOLLOW UP

Enrolment Process

1. To have been identified by our GP as:

   • 'high risk' of Diabetes

   • Not having Diabetes

   • Willing to work towards lifestyle changes
      

2. Your GP will Fax or email your referral to TGPN
    

3. TGPN will contact you and send:

   • program content

   • Tax Invoice for $50 and payment details
     (n/a for pensioners and concession card holders)

   • Term & conditions of program
      

4. You will be booked into a program once payment is received
    

5. Feedback will be sent to your GP at completion of:

   • Session 6 (4 months)

   • Session 7 (6 months)
      

Links to Forms:

1. Risk Assessment Tool

2. Reset Your Life Flyer and AUSDRISK Tool

More Information?

 You can get more information by calling the Townsville General Practice Network either before you enroll, or at the time of enrolment.

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Who to Contact to Reset Your Life

Program Staff

ACCREDITED FACILITATER

                                      
  Julie Twomey                                           

Residential Address
Unit 3/106 Dalrymple Service Road
Currajong QLD 4812

Postal Address
P O Box 7780, Garbutt BC QLD 4814

T >    07 4725 8915
F >    07 4725 8921
E >    lifestyle@tgpn.com.au
W >  www.tgpn.com.au

Office Hours
Monday - Friday    0830 - 5.00pm

Printable Brochure

Printable Flyer & AUSDRISK Tool

Page last modified: 16 Feb 2010

 
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