Diabetes Mellitus Type II: Weight Loss & Diet is the Answer

CPD Listening Time:	12 Mins
Conference:	Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Date Recorded:	21-22 Apr 2010
Location:	Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Weight Loss & Diet is the Answer

In this session the increase in diabetes mellitus Type 2 is related to the changes in the life style of people. Food is seen as the medicine for diabetes. Over eating, eating the wrong types of food and a reduction in the amount of exercise performed are presented as the significant factors. The importance of managing carbohydrate in the diet and exercising is emphasised. Chronic health issues including cardiac dysfunction and liver disease from diabetes are described.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

Diabetes mellitus Type 2
Changes in life style behaviours
Implications of over-eating and decreased exercise levels on health
Carbohydrates and glucagon
Smoking and relationship to diabetes

Michelle Robins is a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 16 years experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. Michelle currently works as a Diabetes Nurse Educator ( DNE ) in rural Victoria. Her past employment has involved working in diabetes care and education within large and small, public and private hospitals, and community settings. Michelle’s comprehensive and varied practice is reflected in her depth of knowledge and understanding of diabetes. Michelle Robins is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes.

Speaker name: Michelle Robins
Recorded: 21 & 22 April 2010
Listening time: 12 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Nutritional Essentials
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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