Details
- Date
- December 01 2022
- Time
- 10:30am-12:00pm
- Address
- Brunswick Library - Corner Sydney Road & Dawson Street, Brunswick 3056
Diabetes Prevention
Are you at risk?
Merri Health is hosting a FREE Pre-Diabetes Information session tailored to those who may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The session provides the opportunity to receive advice and information from a Diabetes Educator, Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist.
To register, email diabetes.prevention@merrihealth.org.au
This session is catered to people with;
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Family history of diabetes
- Current smoker
- Overweight
- Inactive
- History of Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
The above conditions significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This session welcomes those living with the above conditions, those diagnosed with pre-diabetes as well as anyone wishing to learn more about preventing diabetes.
The information session will cover a range of topics, including:
• Monitoring for diabetes
• Healthy eating
• Exercising