Delivered across Australia by General Practice Networks, Lifestyle Modification Programs (LMP) are a Commonwealth Government funded initiative, targeted at the prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.

LMP facilitators must be accredited

The Murrumbidgee General Practice Network (MGPN) is delivering the Reset Your Life LMP.

The Reset Your Life LMP aims to assist those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, through a serues of group motivational and educational sessions which support lifestyle and behavioural changes and the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices.

The Reset Your Life LMP provides motivation and education in:

• the risks of diabetes and their relationship to lifestyle risk factors;
• the importance of regular diabetes screening;
• nutrition advice and education;
• physical activity advice;
• behavioural strategies to support the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes;
• smoking cessation and alcohol reduction advice if required; and
• information about community resources to provide support in maintaining lifestyle

The MGPN has 6 accredited program providers in the communities of Leeton, Narrandera, Griffith, Hay, Hillston and Finley. The LMPs are held at a variety of locations and range of days and times, specific to each town.

The program is delivered face-to-face in group sessions. There is a minimum of 8 hours contact time, with an initial intensive phase of at least 4 months. A follow-up session at the end of the program occurs at least 6 months after the commencement of the program.

Patients are eligible to take part if they:

• Are aged 40-49 years, or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander aged 15-54;

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• Have a risk of type 2 diabetes based on the AUSDRISK tool – score 12 or higher;

The MGPN is working with local practices to help practice nurses and practice staff identify eligible patients.

A GP referral is required for eligible patients to access the Reset Your Life LMP.

GPs send the LMP referral form centrally to the MGPN, who then notifies the appropriate accredited provider to enrol the patient as a participant.

NB/ Patients who have diabetes or have previously taken part in a subsidised LMP are not eligible.

Referral Pathway:

http://www.murrumbidgee.net.au/images/docs/LMP/LMP_Referral_Pathway.pdf

The AUDRISK Tool can be self administered by clients or be completed with the assistance of practice staff or a health professional, providing opportunity to assess client readiness to make lifestyle changes to address identified risk factors.

PDF:

http://www.murrumbidgee.net.au/images/docs/LMP/Ausdrisk_Brochure_Web_8Jul10.pdf

Online Version

http://www.agpn.com.au/programs/prevention-of-type-2-diabetes-program/get-a-new-lease-on-life/type-2-diabetes-risk-assesment
http://www.bakeridi.edu.au/aus_diabetes_risk

Medical Director LMP Referral Form Template:

http://www.murrumbidgee.net.au/images/docs/MDTemplates/lmp_ref.rtf


Accredited Reset Your Life Facilitators
Cassie Sheridan - Hillston
Monique Cusack - Griffith
Liz Grant - Griffith
Leanne Baulch - Leeton
Jenny McAllister - Finley
Libby Glascott - Narrandera