Vic: New program to halve the number of expected diabetes cases

AAP General News (Australia)
12-19-2004
Vic: New program to halve the number of expected diabetes cases

Victoria is hoping that a $2.5 million community-based pilot program will more than
halve the number of expected cases of diabetes in the state.

Health Minister BRONWYN PIKE says the program will use local health staff to conduct
risk assessments and encourage lifestyle changes in those people at high risk of type
2 diabetes and those with symptoms of diabetes.

She says the incidence of diabetes has trebled since 1981, largely due to unhealthy
eating and little physical activity.

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KEYWORD: DIABETES VIC (MELBOURNE)

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