Helping women with Type 2 diabetes to undertake a more healthy lifestyle is the aim of a wellness program developed by Griffith University, and is timely for this week’s National Diabetes Week 2017.
Led by Griffith’s Menzies Health Institute Queensland, and funded by Diabetes Queensland, the nurse-led study aims to reduce the significant side effects associated with Type 2 diabetes whilst also reducing the risk of developing other chronic health conditions.
“As part of the Women’s Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes study, women aged 45-65 with this condition are undertaking an evidence-based e-health 12-week lifestyle intervention focusing on diet, exercise and managing side effects of diabetes and its treatment,” says clinical nurse manager Janine Porter-Steele.
“They each receive access to a specially designed website, iBook and hard-copy book providing them with a step-by-step approach to implementing good health practices.
“Throughout the 12 weeks, the participants are guided by an experienced registered nurse to support them in goal setting and maintaining
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