1. Type 2
Diabetes
Mellitus

2. The most common cause of Diabetes…are
you at risk?

3. Risk factors for Diabetes type
2
 A close family member
has Diabetes
 You have high Blood
pressure
 You are a smoker
 You carry weight around
your middle
 You rarely exercise
 You make poor food
choices

4. You Could be at Greater Risk if:
 You are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 35
 You are from Indian, Chinese or Pacific Islander origin
 You are a woman who has given birth to big babies over
4.5kg
 You are a woman who has had gestational diabetes during
pregnancy
 You are a woman who has been diagnosed with Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome.

5. Aboriginal Australians
• Are three times as likely as non-Aboriginals to
develop diabetes
Aboriginal Australians
• Living in remote areas are twice as likely as non-Aboriginals to
have diabetes
Aboriginal Australians
• Are diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 at a younger age and die
earlier from avoidable complications

6. Diabetes can be Prevented but Cannot be
Cured…

7. Eat plenty of legumes, veg and
fruits, eat wholegrain bread Include milk,
and cereals, pasta and rice. yoghurt and
Include lean meat, fish or cheeses, limit
poultry. saturated fat,
drink plenty of
water.
PREVENTION
Maintain a healthy weight - eat healthily
Monitor BP – control cholesterol levels

8. S.N.A.P
Type 2 Diabetes Management
 SMOKING increases  Set a quit date.
risk of illness and  Identify smoking triggers
premature death eg
coronary heart disease  Enlist support – discuss quit
strategies
or nerve damage or
kidney disease  Aim for 7 serves of fruit and
veg per day
 NUTRITION excess
weight is associated  Set Goals for an achievable
weight reduction
with diet and levels of
physical activity  Get support and seek dietary
advice.

9. S.N.A.P
Type 2 Diabetes Management
 ALCOHOL too much  Sip alcohol slowly
alcohol increases the risk  Drink water or a soft drink first to
of developing prevent thirst
complications, can
increase weight and BP  Drink low alcohol beer
 Don’t drink alcohol on an empty
stomach
 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY aids  Talk to your doctor before starting
in weight reduction, an exercise plan
reduces anxiety and  Consider joining a group exercise
depression and reduces program
risk of a range of disease
 Increase daily incidental activity
like walking or cycling or taking
stairs rather than lift.

10. Sick days
Overseas travel will take require extra
planning care
You will need
Some occupations an assessment
are not suitable for to drive
diabetics
Having Diabetes can make daily life more
challenging

11. References Used
 www.diabetesaustralia
 www.ndss.com.au
 www.racgp.org.au
 www.tobaccoinaustralia.org.au
 www.health.qld.gov.au
 www.australia.gov.au/directories/abs
 www.workhealth.vic.gov.au
 www.education.qld.gov.au/schools/healt
hy/docs/smart-choices

12. Additional Reading
 Diabetes Infoline call toll free: 1300 136 588
 Congress – Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands www.caac.org.au
Diabetes Australia www.ndss.com.au
 Australian Indigenous Health Info net – Keep Culture Life and Family
Strong; know early about diabetes www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au
 Tobacco Quitline – Quit smoking today www.health.qld.gov.au
 Alcohol and Drug Information Service Qld call toll free: 1800 177 833
 Community Recreation Qld www.sportrec.qld.gov.au
 Healthy Eating for Gestational Diabetes www.health.qld.gov.au
 Healthy Eating for Diabetes www.health.qld.gov.au
 Recipes for Diabetics www.taste.com.au