Diabetes prevention information session

Details

Date
Dec 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

Find out more.