Managing Type 2 Diabetes Through Exercise Programming Webinar

This type 2 diabetes exercise programming webinar provides practical, evidence-based guidance for working with clients who have, or are at risk of, Type 2 diabetes.

As a fitness professional, you play an important role in supporting safe and effective exercise. However, programming for clients with chronic conditions requires confidence, knowledge, and clear boundaries.

In this webinar, you will learn how Type 2 diabetes develops and how exercise supports its management. You will also explore current Australian physical activity guidelines and how to apply them in real-world settings.

Importantly, this session covers key safety considerations. These include recognising hypoglycaemia, understanding common complications, and modifying exercise appropriately.

As a result, you will be able to design safe, structured programs that support better health outcomes while working within your scope of practice.

This webinar is ideal for personal trainers, exercise professionals, and those working in active health who want to build confidence and deliver client-centred programs.

What You Will Learn

By attending this type 2 diabetes exercise programming webinar, you will learn how to:

• Explain how Type 2 diabetes develops and how exercise supports management
• Apply current physical activity guidelines to your programming
• Identify common complications and modify exercise safely
• Recognise signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia
• Design effective aerobic and resistance training programs
• Work within scope and refer clients when appropriate

Presenter

Matt Lavis
Clinical Support Lead, Diabetes Australia

Matt Lavis is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with over seven years of experience across private practice and hospital settings. He specialises in supporting people living with Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions through evidence-based exercise and lifestyle interventions.

As the Clinical Support Lead for the Beat It Program at Diabetes Australia, Matt delivers education and professional development to exercise professionals nationwide. He is committed to improving access to safe, effective physical activity for people living with diabetes.