Type 2 Diabetes Education Programs
Simply Nutrition Consultant Dietitians is pleased to offer Type 2 Diabetes group education sessions. The aim of the program is to provide further education in relation to Type 2 Diabetes helping the patient to live more comfortably with their chronic health condition. The program is delivered by a qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian, a Credentialed Diabetes Educator and an Exercise Physiologist. Throughout the sessions we also invite guest health practitioners such as Podiatrists and Optometrists to provide insights into the link between their profession and diabetes.
Costs and program structure
For just $10 per group session, attendees are entitled to the following – Three 1 hour sessions with a Dietitian, three 1 hour sessions with an Exercise Physiologist, and two 1 hour sessions with a Diabetes Educator. The program structure is flexible depending on patient’s requirements, which is established after the initial assessment. However the standard program will run as follows –
How to become involved in the program?
Costs and program structure
For just $10 per group session, attendees are entitled to the following – Three 1 hour sessions with a Dietitian, three 1 hour sessions with an Exercise Physiologist, and two 1 hour sessions with a Diabetes Educator. The program structure is flexible depending on patient’s requirements, which is established after the initial assessment. However the standard program will run as follows –
- 40 minute Initial assessment
- 2 hour education session with the Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
- 2 hour education session with the Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
- 1 hour education session with the Exercise Physiologist.
- 1 hour education session with the Exercise Physiologist.
- 1 hour education session with the Exercise Physiologist.
- 1 hour group completion session with the Dietitian
How to become involved in the program?
- To be eligible for the program you must have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
- Visit your doctor and ask for a referral to a – “Group Allied Health Services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes.”
- Please feel free to print the attached form and take it to your GP which outlines the referral process.
- Once the form has been completed your GP will fax it to Simply Nutrition Dietitians. We will then make contact with you to arrange the initial assessment.
For more information please feel free to contact us
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