TELEPHONE COUNSELLING FOR MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WEIGHT LOSS and GLYCAEMIC CONTROL IN TYPE 2 DIABETES [ 2008 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Elizabeth Eakin (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alison Marshall ,  A/Pr Marina Reeves ,  Prof David Dunstan ,  Prof Nicholas Graves

Brief description Regular exercise, a healthy diet and weight loss are key to managing type 2 diabetes, yet these are major challenges for most people with diabetes. This study will evaluate the impact of a telephone counselling program to assist people with type 2 diabetes to exercise, eat a healthy diet and lose weight, with the goal of helping them to sustain these changes over the long-term. It is expected that these lifestyle changes will also result in improved blood glucose control and quality of life.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,285,894.37

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant