We offer 1 group program for clients with type 2 diabetes:
Please note that these group services are in addition to the five individual allied health services available to eligible patients.
Time 2 Manage Diabetes
Time 2 Manage Diabetes is a five-week group education and exercise program. The group meets for 2 hours each week.
The first hour is an interactive education session with a Credentialled Diabetes Educator or Accredited Practising Dietitian. Education topics include:
- Basics of diabetes including blood glucose monitoring and the management of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
- Annual cycle of care
- Healthy eating for diabetes including carbohydrates and glycaemic index, fats, label reading, portion control
- Weight management
The second hour is a supervised group exercise session, tailored to individual requirements, with one of our physiotherapists.
We deliver this program from Osborne Park, Joondalup and Midland.
To be eligible for type 2 group programs
Clients need to be aged over 18 and have a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes group program cost
There are no fees to attend any of our type 2 group programs.
Referral process for type 2 group programs
GP can refer to the program using a Referral form for Group Allied Health Services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes which can be downloaded here.
Please ensure that you attach a copy of the GP Management Plan with the referral.
Contact information:
Phone: (08) 9201 0044
Fax: (08) 9201 0033
Email: mdp@blackswanhealth.com.au
The Healthy Lifestyle Program is provided by Black Swan Health in partnership with the State Government through the Department of Health WA.
