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