The community of Jilkminggan, 146 south-east from Katherine, have come together to launch a new program to fight diabetes.
Too Deadly for Diabetes is a 10-week diet and weight loss program intended to improve health outcomes for Indigenous people living with diabetes.
It combines a comprehensive diet plan with an exercise program tailored to each participant’s needs and abilities to help them develop healthy habits. For 10 weeks, participants will receive one-on-one coaching and support from experienced trainers and nutritionists.
Diabetes is a major public health challenge in the Northern Territory with the highest incidence of type 2 diabetes in the country.
“Indigenous people and people living in remote and rural communities are at a higher risk of developing the disease due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors,” said Christine Butler, NT PHN’s Regional Health Partnerships Lead.
“However, with proper diet and exercise, these individuals can significantly reduce their risk of complications and lead longer healthier lives.”
NT PHN is excited to deliver the program in Jilkminggan working with Sunrise Health Service and leading health and weight loss expert, Ray Kelly, who founded the program.
Kelly is a proud Gomeroi man with over 31 years of experience in the health and sports industries. He has witnessed the impacts of the chronic disease on his community in Western Sydney. He decided to use his experience within the fitness industry to help improve the health outcomes of people living in remote and rural communities where diabetes is most rampant, and management of the disease is often poor.
Ray hopes the program will have positive results across the Territory.
“We are thrilled to launch this initiative in the NT,” he said.
“Our goal is to empower Indigenous people living with diabetes in remote communities to take control of their health and live the lives they deserve. With the right tools and support, we believe that everyone has the potential to achieve their health goals and lead a healthy, active life.”
The Too Deadly for Diabetes program is a significant step forward in addressing the challenges faced by Indigenous people living with diabetes in remote communities across the NT.
“By combining diet, exercise, and support, this initiative aims to help these individuals lead healthier lives and reduce their risk of complications related to the disease,” said Christine.
The “Too Deadly for Diabetes” program is open to all Indigenous people living with diabetes in remote communities of the Northern Territory.
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