Diabetes qld narrative

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Health Promotion in Practice AHLTH13032

Industry Placement:Diabetes Queensland

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Diabetes Queensland

Diabetes Queensland is a charity and membership organisation

providing education, advice, ongoing support and advocacy

to Queenslanders living with diabetes,

and those at risk.4

Diabetes Queensland

Established in 1968

The peak body for people with diabetes in Queensland

50,000 financial members

Supports more than 200,000 Queenslanders registered with the NDSS (National Diabetic Services Scheme)5

Provides ongoing education, support and advice to:People with diabetesHealth professionalsState GovernmentResearchersThe broader community 4

What is diabetes?

Diabetes Queensland

Type I_IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)

Type 1 diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile-onset diabetes, and usually develops in people under 30 years of age

Type 1 diabetes affects 10 -15 per cent of all people with diabetesWith type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't produce insulin, because the cells that make the insulin have been destroyed by the immune systemPeople with type 1 diabetes require daily insulin injections to regulate their blood glucose levels1 2 4

Diabetes Queensland

Type II_NIDDM (Non-insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus)

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 85 to 90 per cent of all people with diabetes

It is known as a lifestyle condition, where the body still produces some insulin, but it may not be enough or work well enough to keep blood glucose levels within a healthy rangeType 2 diabetes is a progressive condition that can, in some cases, be managed and possibly prevented, by healthy eating, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and medication1 2 4

Diabetes Queensland

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes occurs in 5 to10 per cent of Australian women during pregnancy, and usually goes away once the baby is born

However, experts believe this could rise to 9 to 13 per cent of women if new diagnostic criteria, developed by the Australian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society, are adopted nationallyWith gestational diabetes, women continue to produce insulin normally, but the hormones produced during pregnancy mean their bodies are temporarily less responsive to insulin. This means normal blood glucose levels cannot be maintained1 2 4

Know the Score

Know the Score

Know the Score Know the Score Community Speakers Presentation

Know the scoreis a free program

Designed for Queensland community groups and workplaces

Aimed at raising awareness of type 2 diabetes across Queensland

The presentation is delivered by trained volunteers and covers information about type 2 diabetes,the risk factors andrelated complications

Also covers how the condition can often be preventedthrough healthy eating and physical activity 3

Type II diabetes can often be prevented or delayed

Know the Score

Know the Score Community Displays

Diabetes Queensland volunteers can attend Brisbane community events

They will conduct free type 2 diabetes risk assessments

Also will provide diabetes information and resources

Know the Score has a total of 160 volunteers 3

Every day 60 Queenslanders are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Queensland

Placement

Place: Diabetes Queensland

Dates: 6 May 9 October, 2015

Days: 8.30-4.30pm. One day/week (an option of two days/week in Term 2)

Requirements: Diabetes Queensland policies and procedures Volunteer Registration Form Volunteer Personal Profile Volunteer Agreement Diabetes Queensland Code of Conduct Form

IT restricted access will be granted to the Know the Score database and office calendar. Computer password will be provided

Contacts: Debra Lostroh Administration Health, Support Groups & Kellion Awards Lucy Smith Health Promotion Officer

My Role I will:

Work as part of the Prevention team, specifically on Know the Score with Debra and Lucy

Be an active and responsible member of the team . I will be responsible for looking after certain aspects of the program such as the Volunteer Speakers coordinating the speakers, community and workplace, and resources

Attend additional learning opportunities as presented and be proactive in seeking out additional opportunities for growth and development

Establish relationships with other team members and gain knowledge of their programs

Represent Diabetes Queensland in a professional manner when meeting with volunteers and via telephone communication with community groups and workplaces

Attend a volunteer training day on the Gold Coast at a date to be advised

My ObjectivesGain insight into all stages of a health initiative the planning, implementation, maintenance and evaluation

Develop program evaluation skills

Meet, liaise and connect with fellow health promoters

Understand how an organisation such as Diabetes Queensland operates

Increase my knowledge of diabetes

Achieving my ObjectivesDevelop program evaluation skills

Review and input incoming data from Survey Monkey and presentation evaluation sheets

Analyse results in accordance with project objectives and theoretical models

Participate and contribute to ongoing weekly project discussions and evaluations

Achieving my ObjectivesMeet, liaise and connect with fellow health promoters

Understand how an organisation such as Diabetes Queensland operates

Gain more knowledge of different teams

Meet staff from other teams and discuss their role

Conduct independent research into the teams and their roles via the website, journals, social media and periodicals

Achieving my ObjectivesIncrease my knowledge of diabetes

Independent research

Reviewing onsite information

Discussion with other staff members

Data analysis

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Type II Risk Factors

Your risk for type 2 diabetes is higher if you:

Have a family history type 2 diabetes

Developed diabetes during pregnancy

Are more than 40 years of age

Are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent

Have a poor diet, containing too muchfatty and sugary food

Don't get enough exercise

Have high blood pressure

Are overweight, measured as body mass index > 25 (weight/height2)

Have a waist measurement above 94cm for men, or 80cm for women 1 2 4

Prevention is about being healthier

Type II - Reduce Your Risk

How to Reduce your Risk

Reducing the amount of calories(fat and sugar) in your diet

Eating healthy foods, including fresh fruit and vegetables

Losing weight (if you are overweight)

Exercising for 30 minutes each day, and

Reducing your alcohol intake 1 2 4

Type II - SymptomsType I insulin dependent diabetes

Frequent urinationUnusual thirstExtreme hungerUnusual weight lossExtreme fatigue and irritability 1 2 4

Type II - non-insulin dependent diabetes

Any symptoms listed aboveFrequent infectionsBlurred visionCuts and bruises that are slow to healTingling/numbness in hands and feetRecurring skin, gum or bladder infections 1 2 4

References Better Health Channel 2014, Diabetes, viewed 5 May 2015, http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Diabetes_explained?open

Diabetes Australia, viewed 8 May 2015, http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/

Diabetes Queensland 2015, Know the Score, viewed 5 May 2015, http://www.diabetesqld.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle-programs/communities/know-the-score.aspx

Diabetes Queensland 2015, viewed 5 May 2015, http://www.diabetesqld.org.au/

Diabetes Australia, National Diabetes Services Scheme, viewed 10 May 2015, http://www.ndss.com.au/

McKenzie, JF, Neiger, BL & Thackerary, R 2013, Planning, Implementing & Evaluating Health Promotion Programs: a primer, 6th edn, Pearson Education, Illanois.