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.
2024 sessions
|
Month |
Days |
Time |
Format |
|
May 2024 |
Tuesday 7 May |
9.00am – 4.00pm |
In person |
|
July 2024 |
Wednesday 17 July |
9.00am – 4.00pm |
Online |
|
October 2024 |
Thursday 17 October |
9.00am – 4.00pm |
In person |
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.
For more infomation, please download the 2024 brochure.
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.