Sat, 11 Mar
|Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre
FlexIT
FlexIT is the perfect course for the newly diagnosed person with type 1, and the veteran type 1 who needs a refresher. The supportive and welcoming environment at the Family Centre is the perfect setting to learn about this important topic.
Time & Location
11 Mar, 9:00 am – 9:05 am
Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, 11 Limosa Cl, Stirling WA 6021, Australia
About the event
Do you need to update your type 1 diabetes management? Flexible Insulin Therapy, or FlexIT, is a group-based education workshop designed by one of the leading diabetes institutes in Australia, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute. The course is presented by experienced diabetes educators and teaches the concepts of flexible and effective insulin adjustment.
FlexIT teaches you how to make your insulin work with your lifestyle. Topics include:
- Calculating insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate ratios
- Adjusting insulin to suit food and physical activity
- Carbohydrate counting foods, recipes and when eating out
- Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia management
Because we know it’s important to fit in with you, FlexIT runs over two consecutive Saturday's in March 2023. Bookings essential - click here.
Session details:
Date: Saturday 11 & 18 March, 2023
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Place: Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, 11 Limosa Close, Stirling, 6021
Cost: $175 per person (Support person free of charge).