Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP): 'Reset Your life' 

PLEASE NOTE: Referrals into the Lifestyle Modification Program have now ceased.

However, please continue to utilise the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) in order to identify individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.The AUSDRISK tool can be accessed here: AUSDRISK.

Please see below for some healthy lifestyle options that may assist your patients to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases:

GET HEALTHY INFORMATION AND COACHING SERVICE

A FREE service providing patients with information and ongoing health coaching support about how to improve their lifestyle. Participants of the Get Healthy Service will receive up to 10 free telephone-based health coaching calls over six months from a University qualified health professional. Patients can refer themselves, although some may then require medical clearance. Alternately, you can refer patients directly. For referral forms, brochures and further information please visit www.gethealthynsw.com.au.

SWAP IT, DONT STOP IT

"Swap it, don't stop it" campaign resources including an iPhone app, an online 12 week planner as well as helpful hints for making health dietary and physical activity swaps. Patient posters and brochures are also available at www.swapit.gov.au.

LIFESCRIPTS RESOURCES

Lifescripts resources aim to make it easier for GPs and their practices to manage lifestyle-related risk factors by providing a framework for:

• raising and discussing lifestyle risk factors with patients
• advice in the form of a written script and associated patient education and
• referral to other providers to support healthy lifestyle.

Online templates are available at www.health.gov.au/lifescripts and NSGPN also have a limited supply of Lifescripts packs available.