Exercise Physiology for Diabetes
Clinically supervised exercise to help improve blood glucose control, insulin sensitivity and heart health, with Exercise Physiology, Diabetes Education and Dietetics working from one plan.
✓ No referral needed to book privately✓ Medicare rebates with a GP plan✓ Reports to your GP
Integrated care, measured as you go
A program built around your glucose, your medications and your life
The right type, intensity and timing of exercise depends on your medications, glucose patterns, heart health and routine. We assess all of it before prescribing anything.
Blood glucose control
Combined resistance and aerobic training, which research shows can help lower HbA1c.
After-meal glucose
Exercise timing strategies to help reduce glucose rises after meals.
Insulin sensitivity
Progressive strength training that helps your muscles take up and use more glucose.
CGM-guided programming
If you use a Continuous Glucose Monitor, we use your data to guide exercise timing, intensity and recovery.
Hypo risk management
Safe exercise planning for people on insulin or other glucose-lowering medications.
Heart health
Aerobic programming that supports blood pressure, cholesterol and cardiovascular fitness.
Weight and metabolic health
Where clinically appropriate, exercise and nutrition support working together.
Your care team in the loop
Written reports to your GP, endocrinologist or specialist after every review.
Why exercise matters in diabetes care
Regular physical activity is a core part of diabetes management in Australian and international guidelines. In a randomised trial of adults with type 2 diabetes, combining resistance and aerobic training lowered HbA1c more than either type of exercise on its own.
HbA1c matters because it is closely linked to long-term complications. Even modest improvements can make a meaningful difference over time.
Three types of exercise, each doing a different job
We use all three, prescribed in the right dose and order for your situation.
Build the muscle that uses glucose
Muscle is the body's largest site for using glucose. Building strength increases how much glucose your muscles can take up, even without weight loss.
Move glucose during and after activity
Aerobic exercise helps muscles take up glucose while you move and afterwards. A walk after meals can help reduce after-meal glucose rises.
The strongest evidence
Combining both types has the strongest evidence for improving HbA1c. Most of our diabetes programs include both, sequenced to keep hypo risk low.
Three disciplines. One clinic. One plan.
Instead of seeing an Exercise Physiologist, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator in three different places, your team is here together and talks to each other.
Braeden King
Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Credentialled Diabetes Educator, combining exercise prescription and diabetes education in one consultation.
Meet Braeden →Sierra Bulauan
Accredited Exercise Physiologist designing and supervising structured programs for diabetes and metabolic health.
Meet Sierra →Sharon Chand
Credentialled Diabetes Educator providing education on glucose monitoring, CGM, insulin and day-to-day diabetes management.
Meet Sharon →Samadi Mallawa
Accredited Practising Dietitian aligning your nutrition with your exercise program, from meal planning to carbohydrate awareness.
Meet Samadi →Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes and everything in between
We work with adults at every stage. Programs are adapted to your type, medications, complications and goals.
What to expect from start to finish
Everyone starts with a thorough clinical assessment. Nothing is prescribed until we understand your full picture.
Initial assessment
60 minutes covering your history, medications, glucose patterns, heart health, fitness and goals, plus your latest HbA1c and blood results where available.
Program design
A combined program built around your medications, hypo risk and fitness, delivered through our exercise app with videos and notes.
Supervised sessions
We supervise and monitor your response, adjusting as your fitness and glucose patterns change. CGM data is reviewed if you use one.
Team support
Where it helps, our Diabetes Educators and Dietitian join in, all working from the same care plan.
Reviews and GP reports
Formal reviews every 6 to 12 weeks, with a written report to your GP and specialists after each one.
Ways to fund your diabetes program
We'll confirm your out-of-pocket cost before your first appointment, so there are no surprises.
GP chronic condition plan
With a GP chronic condition management plan and a referral from your GP, Medicare subsidises up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year, shared across all allied health providers.
How Medicare works →Extras cover
Many extras policies include Exercise Physiology. Check your policy for annual limits and rebate amounts. No referral needed.
How private health works →Veteran Card holders
Gold Card holders are covered for clinically necessary treatment, and White Card holders for accepted conditions, with no out-of-pocket cost. A GP referral is needed and lasts up to 12 sessions or 12 months.
How DVA works →Capacity Building
Exercise Physiology can be funded under Capacity Building, usually Improved Health and Wellbeing or Improved Daily Living, where it links to your plan goals. Contact us to confirm your plan type.
How NDIS works →Support at Home and CHSP
Aged care services may fund Exercise Physiology and Dietetics for eligible older Australians. Ask your provider or contact us.
How aged care works →Book directly
No referral or GP visit needed to start. Book online and pay our standard fees.
See our fees →Diabetes program FAQs
Do I need a referral to start?
Is exercise safe if I'm on insulin or glucose-lowering medication?
Will you change my medications?
How quickly will I see results?
I use a CGM. Can you use my data?
Do I need to see all three clinicians?
Can I attend via telehealth?
Ready to take control of your diabetes?
Start with one appointment and we will build the plan from there.
The information on this page is general and doesn't replace individual advice from your doctor or diabetes care team. Results vary from person to person.