Diabetes Projects Trust
Lifestyle
The Diabetes Projects Trust Lifestyle Programme provides a range of services aimed at preventing Type 2 Diabetes and its complications, including:-

COMMUNITY EDUCATION
EXERCISE GROUPS
TRAINING the TRAINERS
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS
COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Specially tailored sessions and programmes are run for community groups or organisations. Sessions deal with a wide range of diabetes related topics such as; Healthy living; Eating well; What is diabetes; Diabetes prevention; Becoming more active........and more!

A wide range of techniques may be used including PowerPoint presentations, Demonstrations, Visual aids, Games, Handouts etc. These are normally delivered free of charge.
EXERCISE GROUPS
Four FREE classes are held each week in Mangere and Otara, call Trish or Jennie on 273 9650 to find the nearest one for you.

Our instructors have considerable experience working with all fitness levels and abilities. People with diabetes and other health problems are specially catered for, however the Diabetes Projects Trust recommends that any person starting a new exercise regime or with a medical condition checks with their Health Professional first.

Exercises are 'low impact' (low stress to the body), and held in a fun environment with a range of ' sit down ' exercises provided.

In the picture above, they are using Therabands for resistance training which improves fitness and mobility.
TRAINING the TRAINERS
This exciting programme started in 2004. It is a workforce developement programme to service providers in the public health and diabetes primary sector including PHO's, public and private establishments.

Offered to individuals and groups involved in Health promotion intended to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. Designed to help the health promoter make a real change to the behaviour of individuals, groups or a population.

The courses are tailored to suit the participants and consist of a number of sessions followed up. The programme covers a range of skills, activities and resources - to upskill participants and maintain their quality health promotion skills in relation to Diabetes prevention, nutrition and exercise.

Any Health care professionals interested in this training should contact Diane Bermingham telephone 273 9650 or by email

WORKPLACE WELLNESS

We offer intervention programmes in places of work and other forms associated with employment in relation to diabetes and obesity prevention, nutrition and physical activity. each work place has a programme tailored to its needs, comprising of three to five items which may include:

  • Displays and risk assessment
  • Screening
  • Teaching sessions
  • Environmental scoping and recommendation/support
  • Resource provision
  • Planning and policy support
  • Other
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPS
We have a number of groups that we help with speakers and information and we run two groups, one in Otara the other in Mangere.

Meetings are usually on a monthly basis to provide support and education for people with diabetes and their families. If you, or someone you know, would like to meet others with similar health issues, have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how to live well with diabetes, contact the Diabetes Projects Trust, Telephone 273 9650 or email.

We can also help set-up new groups.

For other Auckland Support Groups, contact Diabetes Auckland on 09 623 2508.
    COMMUNITY EVENTS
    Displays & Demonstrations
The Diabetes Projects Trust provides information and support to those in the community who are concerned about healthy lifestyle/diabetes prevention. This includes schools, Doctors surgeries, community groups, churches.

DPT works with other organisations and the community to put on health events and displays.
We can offer specially made up display boards, talks to audiences of any size, cooking demonstrations, exercise demonstrations, and health assessments/community screening free of charge. We also have equipment which we can loan to other organisations.

COMMUNITY SCREENING
This is an important area in health promotion, where people are screened to establish whether or not they are at risk of Type 2 Diabetes. It is important to note that this can NEVER provide a diagnosis or clearance, but is an indicator only, and where risk exists the person will be referred to their health professional for a follow-up.

Screening by DPT uses a tool specially designed and tested by CODA which meets current recognised recommendations for community screening. Policies are also in place to ensure safety of testing and consistency of message.

Mission Statement
"He aha te kai o te Rangitira? He Korero, he korero, he korero.
What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge, it is communication."
Updated 29/11/10