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Health Promotion in Practice A
Health Promotion in Practice AHLTH13032
Industry Placement:Diabetes Queensland
Rachel HalemaiS0156620
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.
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