
Life! Taking Action on Diabetes: A Lifestyle Modification Program for people over 50 years at risk of developing Diabetes:
Eligibility Criteria:
- 50+ years of age
Score > 15 on Australian Diabetes Risk Assesment Tool - Do not have any of the following conditions; type 2 diabetes, pregnancy, psychiatric illness, cancer, myocardial infarction within three months of commencing the program; and substance abuse (including alcohol).
GP referral Process:
- Ensure the patient meets all eligibility criteria:
a. Ask patient to complete Australian Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool
b. Order FBG test if not completed within last twelve months (OGTT if result FBA >5.5,<7.0,
LIPIDS: TC,HDL,LDL,TRIGs). - Complete LIFE! Referral Form – Refer to PACE – Ashley Gardner (Note: this form can be down
loaded from diabeteslife.org.au under Health Professionals> LIFE! Program referral form, also
on Medical Director. - Fax copy of Life Referral Form, blood and lipid profiles, patient contact details and medical
history to (03) 9770 6776 (all referrals to be faxed to this number).
Note: DA-Vic will fund 16 hours of employment for a Practice Nurse at $35 +GST/hr = $560 +GST to identify patients above 50 yrs and at high risk of Type 2 diabetes. To receive the funding an minimum of 15 eligible patients need to be referred to the LIFE! Program.
Participant Investment:
Out of pocket expense for patient is $50 for course (HACC ineligible only).
Life Courses at PACE Exercise Physiology in 2010:
Malvern: Commences 15 April: 9-11am Ph: 9576 3216
Mornington: Commences 9 June: 9-11am Ph: 5973 6109
Frankston: Commences 15 June: 9-11am Ph: 97706770
ENQUIRES email: ash@pacehm.com.au
