Live Life Well: Initiatives in NSW
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. More information about the Program.
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:
- The Program at a glance flow chart
- The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool
- The five Fact Sheets on:
- Newsletter – Issue 1
- Newsletter – Issue 2
For more information contact 1300 796 341.