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We are discussing Nutrition for a happy, healthy life
With Jacinta Dugbaza, Sarah Flanagan and Vinni Dang

Question:
My mother of 70 years has been advised to change her diet to a diabetes style of eating. She needs to exercise to as she is overweight. Please advise the best links for information on diet plan. Also, are you able to provide any voluntary contacts that can assist with transporting her to pools to do water aerobics. She is located in Stirling, Canberra.

Answer:
Vinni - The links below provide easy to understand, practical advice on healthy eating for people with diabetes:

For more information on diabetes and healthy eating visit the Better Health Channel website.
For general information on diabetes visit the Diabetes Centres website.
As you are from the ACT, you could check out the Diabetes ACT website.

ACT Health provides a range of health services to the elderly people of the Australian Capital Territory. They may be able to provide you with contacts that can assist with transporting your mother. You can also find more information by visititing the ACT Health website

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