Steve Flint

Accredited Sports Dietitian with a keen interest in diabetes & exercise.

[Steve Flint @_steveflint]

@BradenHon @AusDiabetesEd @BrookeDevlin Thanks for having me #ADEAchat

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@HangryPancreas Totally agree. Exercise is a key pillar in health and diabetes management #ADEAchat

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@BrookeDevlin @AusDiabetesEd I know right. 5 visits to each allied health please and thank you. #ADEAchat

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@BrookeDevlin @AusDiabetesEd I wish every GP Care plans automatically allocated 1 visit each to an exercise physiologist, diabetes educator and dietitian to support change #ADEAchat

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@LaurenBlatchfor @HangryPancreas An ex phys (virtually) showing exercises in your own home, amazing! #ADEAchat

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@AusDiabetesEd Diabetes state organisations offer several programs around exercise too so jump (pun intended) on the diabetes state wesbite you live in #ADEAchat

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@endoman @AusDiabetesEd Absolutely. Within the capabilities of each person. Support from an exercise physiologist. There is a movement in social prescribing of exercise from GPs #ADEAchat

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@AusDiabetesEd For a simple at home exercise routine I recommend resistance bands. There is a training guide on the diabetes shop - https://t.co/4qZeRKcXzH

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@HangryPancreas Yes very true - technology is a double-edged sword! #ADEAchat

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@HangryPancreas @BrookeDevlin @AusDiabetesEd Simply putting on your 'exercise gear' is sometimes enough to get you out the door! #ADEAchat

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@AusDiabetesEd Setting up a reward system is helpful for some people. Putting $5 aside every time you exercise to put towards a holiday – when restrictions are lifted! #ADEAchat

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@AusDiabetesEd Wearable technology e.g. fitbit, garmin, apple watch can actually be really helpful with motivation. Keep track of steps or alarm when not moving etc. #ADEAchat

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@HangryPancreas Yes exercise with a friend or family member can really help #ADEAchat

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@HangryPancreas People with T2 can monitor blgs before and after exercise to see the improvement #ADEAchat

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@AusDiabetesEd I always say your health is more important than what other people think. Your body, your business #ADEAchat

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@HangryPancreas Also really great idea for people with diabetes to see an exercise physiologist if they are unsure of exercise /safety #ADEAchat

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@AusDiabetesEd @BrookeDevlin Yep it's a real term now! 10 minute bouts after 3 main meals gets you 30 min/day #ADEAchat

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@BrookeDevlin @AusDiabetesEd Breaking up sitting time is a good way to increase activity. Stand up and sit down constantly while the ads are on TV! #ADEAchat

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@LaurenBlatchfor @AusDiabetesEd When people monitor bgls around exercise it can actually be quite motivating to see if go down instead of the other way! #ADEAchat

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@BrookeDevlin @AusDiabetesEd Agree. There are too many sports/activities/movements to waste time doing one you hate! #ADEAchat