Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes - Lifestyle Modification Program
 
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes - Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP)
The Division has implemented this program and currently has two accredited program providers that GPs can refer patients to enable them to partake in the Modification Program.
The key component of the Commonwealth Government's Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program, is the ability for a GP to refer eligible patients to accredited, subsidised Lifestyle Modification Program (LMPs) to prevent, or delay, the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
Patients who are at high risk of type 2 diabetes based on the AUSDRISK tool and who have had diabetes excluded, can be referred to an LMP under an item 713 (Type 2 diabetes risk review), item 717 (45-49 year old health check) or item 710 (Indigenous adult 15-54 year old health check). The LMP will typically be a series of group education and motivation sessions supporting lifestyle change.
LMPs will provide information on:
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the risks of diabetes and their relationship to lifestyle risk factors;
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the importance of regular diabetes screening;
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nutrition advice and education;
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physical activity advice;
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behavioural strategies to support the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes;
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smoking cessation and alcohol reduction advice if required; and
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information about community resources to provide support in maintaining lifestyle
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All referrals must be made using the General Practitioner Referral Form and should include the completed AUSDRISK Assessment Tool. You can find the GP Referral Form, AUSDRISK Assessment Tool, and Patient Referral Pathway on our web site. Click on the Resources Button above to obtain all the above resources
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