Live Life Well: Initiatives in NSW

Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program

**Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program**

The Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program is the largest community-based type 2 diabetes prevention intervention in NSW. It is based on international best available evidence.

The aim of the Program is to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes amongst participants aged 50 to 65 years who have been identified to be at high risk. Participants are screened and recruited via General Practitioners from three Divisions of General Practice, in collaboration with Sydney South West Area Health Service.

For more details about the Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program, please see the Program brochure or the Program Information sheet.

About Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a serious health concern, accounting for 5.5% of the total burden of disease in Australia in 2003. In NSW in 2007, 8% of males and 7% of females aged 16 years and over reported having diabetes or high blood sugar. In Australia, 275 people a day develop type 2 diabetes and half are not aware of their condition. Furthermore, it is estimated that 16% of Australian adults are at high risk for diabetes. More information about diabetes.

Program Materials

The Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program has a variety of materials that can be downloaded:

There is also a local community physical activity and nutrition providers rewards scheme for Program participants.

For more information contact 1300 796 341.

We have also translated materials into other languages.

The five Fact Sheets in Chinese on:

The five Fact Sheets in Arabic on:

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