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FlexIT is a program for people with type 1 diabetes who are manage their diabetes with insulin pen injections (basal bolus insulin therapy or MDI). The program will teach you how to best match your food and lifestyle to your insulin doses for a more flexible approach to diabetes management.

Each small group program is facilitated by an experienced Diabetes Educator and Dietitian. We will give you lots of practical information and personalised feedback.

Topics include:

  • How to adjust your insulin doses for food and physical activity.
  • Carbohydrate counting, including practical ‘how to’ sessions so you can build your carb counting skills.
  • Understanding your diabetes health targets and checks.
  • How to manage hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and sick days.

2025 sessions

Month

Days

Time

Format

February 2025
hybrid (online and in person) session

Wednesday 5 February
Wednesday 12 February
Wednesday 19 February

9.00am – 4.00pm
5.30pm – 7.30pm
5.30pm – 7.30pm

In person
Online
Online

June 2025
online session

Wednesday 9 June
Wenesday 18 June
Wednesday 25 June

9.00am – 4.00pm
5.30pm – 7.30pm
5.30pm – 7.30pm

Online
Online
Online

October 2025
hybrid (online and in person) session

Thursday 16 October
Thursday 23 October
Thursday 30 October

9.00am – 4.00pm
5.30pm – 7.30pm
5.30pm – 7.30pm

In person
Online
Online

Some FLEXIT sessions are now hybrid with one face-to-face session (at our Prahran clinic) and two shorter online evening sessions.

Cost: $150 ($75 concession)
Please book and pay through our clinic in person or over the phone on (03) 8532 1800.

Not in Melbourne? The FlexIT program runs all over Australia

Please contact the site you are interested in attending to make a booking or for any enquiries.

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