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Exercise & diabetes 

Everybody benefits from regular exercise. If you have diabetes, or are at risk of diabetes it plays an important role…

Education and events

Diabetes education, programs and services Our diabetes education events are designed to help people living with diabetes and their families…

How to take the risk out of exercise

When living with type 1 diabetes, exercise can come with a risk of hypoglycaemia (very low glucose levels) but the benefits of exercise far outweigh that risk. An exercise safety plan can help you manage challenges and get the most out of physical activity.

They call me a gym junkie now

Leah from South Windsor stands at just 152cm tall, and 18 months ago weighed an unhealthy 94.9kg.

“I bought a size 12 pair of jeans at the start of winter and I’m a size 8 or 10 now.”

Exercise in the pursuit of happiness

Often overlooked are the benefits exercise and physical activity can have for your mental health. Exercise can have a significant impact on your mood and mental wellbeing, not just your physical health.