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Wendy, 67, who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes started the Diabetes First Program – Level 2 after hearing about the 12 week program from her health insurer, Phoenix Health Fund. 12 weeks later, Wendy said that she feels “on top of the world”! Wendy’s results show that she lost 3.4kgs of overall weight, reduced her visceral fat by 1 to a healthier level and also dropped her body fat percentage by 2.4%.

Kate, a young and fabulous grandmother from Mayfield, NSW, was told by her treating GP that her last blood tests showed that she was pre-diabetic. 12 weeks later, Kate has made some incredibly positive changes to health, feels much healthier and knows what she needs to do to help her reduce her risk Type 2 Diabetes progression.

Strength training is a highly beneficial form of exercise for people with type 2 diabetes, and it offers a number of key health benefits that can help manage the condition more effectively. Firstly, strength training is a well-rounded strength training routine typically includes exercises that target all the major muscle groups. Here are some examples: Bodyweight exercises: Squats, lunges, push-ups, and planks. Free weights: Dumbbells or kettlebells for exercises like bicep curls, shoulder presses, or deadlifts. Resistance bands: These can be used for exercises like seated rows, leg presses, and chest presses. Weight machines: Machines at the gym that focus...

Working towards long-term diabetes management is a difficult, tricky road for everyone. We often go through periods of feeling very motivated to address the challenges of living with a chronic health condition, and times when we want to give up. Building motivation towards managing diabetes is a day-by-day process.  The key to building motivation involves finding an individualised plan that works for you, which may take some trial and error. If you are struggling to find a routine, the tips below may help. Challenge your inner critic!  The saying is true: we are often our own worst enemy. Most of...