Table 2

Part 2- Training module case studies

GarySusie
54yo male referred from GP for weight loss.44yo female referred for diabetes management
PMHx
  • T2DM (HbA1c 8.6%)

  • Stage 2 Chronic kidney disease

  • Hypertension

  • Hypercholesterolaemia

  • Lower back pain

  • Hx of depression

  • Class II Obesity

PMHx
  • T2DM, newly diagnosed commenced metformin

  • Upset by diagnosis

  • Anxiety

  • Hx of gestational diabetes with 2nd child, 8 wk postnatal OGTT WNL, nil further BGL monitoring

  • BMI: 34 kg/m2

Social Hx
  • Truck driver

  • Lives alone, divorced, limited social supports

  • Lifestyle: Incidental activity only, limited by lower back pain and “bad knee”

  • Heavy reliance on convenience foods

  • Rarely checks BGLs “why bother”

Social Hx
  • Married with 2 children 8 and 10yo

  • Works full time

  • Has gym membership, however difficulty attending due to family and work commitments

  • Snacks when stressed

Healthcare History
  • Sees GP routinely “for pills”

Healthcare History
  • Presented to new GP for investigation of fatigue

  • Otherwise nil regular contact since birth of children

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