S2E28 - Exercise Prescriptions for Australian Diabetes Exams

Welcome to Season 2 of AMC Clinical Deep Dive! Exercise is a powerhouse intervention, improving glycaemic control even without weight loss. This episode explores the NHMRC Level 1 evidence showing that aerobic exercise can reduce HbA1C by 0.73%—a result comparable to Metformin. We break down the gold-standard prescription: 150 minutes of supervised, structured exercise per week. Crucially, we cover safety checks for silent macrovascular disease, proliferative retinopathy, and delayed hypoglycemia risks. Learn to utilise Medicare’s EPC plan for 13 funded sessions to demonstrate expert Australian management!Keywords: #AMCClinicalExam #Type2Diabetes #ExercisePrescription #HbA1C #OSCE #IMGAustralia #MedicareEPC #FootCare----------------------------------------------------------------------Pro Tip: In your OSCE, explicitly mention that you are prescribing supervised, structured training rather than just "walking more." Highlighting the EPC Medicare rebates and the 150-minute weekly target signals to the examiner that you understand both the clinical evidence and the practical Australian healthcare framework.Also visit the 'Diabetes' topic below:S1E14 - Diabetes and Pregnancy: Pre-Pregnancy AdviceS1E20 - Alex's Type 1 Diabetes CareS1E73 - Urinary Frequency and Mature-Onset Diabetes MellitusS1E97 - Gestational Diabetes ManagementS1E110 - Fundus Greater Than Dates in Pregnancy👀 If this clinical-related topic interests you, visit the full webpage for extended notes and additional exam-oriented resources: IMG's Guide to Type 2 Diabetes🎧 Episodes in ⁠Season 1⁠ (150 clinical scenarios) have been indexed by topic, patient group, discipline, setting, and more to support targeted learning. Use the filters to locate discussions relevant to your study or clinical training.