Movement 4 Health offers bulk-billed Diabetes self-management classes. These classes are based on the national standards for diabetes self-management and are designed to provide the support and information needed to empower persons with diabetes to manage their condition and reduce potential disease complications. The classes are run by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists.
The bulk-billed and convenient Type 2 Diabetes self-management classes do not conflict with existing programs or treatment plans as it is a separate referral from Chronic Disease Management. It is designed to help people learn basic self-managing skills and set short-term goals that help them care for their type 2 diabetes and keep active in their lives. It gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition.
To qualify for the bulk billed classes patients should have a diagnosis of diabetes. Patients who are at risk of diabetes or might benefit from such a program are also encouraged to attend. The classes focus on the needs of those with type 2 diabetes but patients with type 1 can also benefit from the program.
Participants of the program have shown significant improvements in strength, cardiovascular fitness, self-reported general health and well-being, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Once the patient has completed the program we will notify the referring GP and provide details of their participation and progress.
