Auckland PHO provides free education and support programmes for people with diabetes through the "Living Well With Diabetes interactive workshop".

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Our workshops are a great opportunity to build knowledge, get questions answered, get motivated and connect with other people who have diabetes. We offer workshops throughout the week and in several locations.

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Our trained facilitators are from a range of health professional backgrounds and come from diverse cultural backgrounds. We hold courses presented in other languages.

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Some topics we cover include:

• What is Type 2 Diabetes?

• The Self-manager mindset

• Healthy eating

  • Carbohydrates

  • What "balance" looks like

  • Portion sizing ( plate model)

  • Food labelling

  • Food tips and practical ideas

• Physical activity

• How to prevent the effects of diabetes on the rest of the body (heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet)

• Medications – how do they work?

• Blood tests- what do they mean?

• The effect stress has on diabetes

• Goal setting

 

Morning tea and Lunch provided for face-to-face sessions. Whānau welcome!