Prevention
Diabetes is a chronic condition with two main types. These are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each type has distinct causes, prevention strategies, and management approaches. Read detailed insights into the current understanding and preventive measures for both types.
Type 1 diabetes
Currently type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented. However, researchers are looking into the autoimmune process and environmental factors that lead to developing type 1 diabetes so that we may be able to prevent type 1 diabetes in the future.
Type 2 diabetes
Researchers in a number of countries have demonstrated that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by lifestyle intervention. Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that the progression from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes can be prevented through structured lifestyle modification programs. This approach to type 2 diabetes prevention has been shown to be even more effective than taking medication and has a long-term beneficial effect on your health.
The Life! program is a free Victorian lifestyle modification program that helps people reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease and stroke. Delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists, Life! empowers participants to improve their nutrition, physical activity and stress management. The program is delivered as a group course (online and face-to-face) and via telephone health coaching over 7 sessions.
Using an evidence-based approach, the Life! program motivates and supports participants to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyle goals.
Visit www.lifeprogram.org.au for more information.
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Want to increase your energy and improve your mood and sleep?
The Life! program empowers you to make gradual changes to your daily habits, helping to improve your nutrition, increase physical activity and manage stress.
