Movement is medicine — and exercise is one of the most powerful ways to manage diabetes for life.

We don’t just get you moving — we help you move with strength, confidence and control.

What Is Beat It?

Beat It is an 8-week exercise and lifestyle program for people living with — or at risk of — type 2 diabetes. It combines supervised exercise with practical education so you can:

• Improve blood glucose control
• Build strength and confidence in movement
• Reduce the impact of diabetes on everyday life
• Take control of long-term health, not just symptoms

Beat It is fully funded by Diabetes NSW & ACT, which means eligible participants can join gap-free.

What Is Included In The Program?

✅ 2 supervised group exercise sessions per week (8 weeks)
✅ Led by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
✅ Safe, tailored strength + cardio training
✅ Education on diabetes, activity, nutrition & lifestyle
✅ Supportive small-group environment
✅ No out-of-pocket costs for eligible participants

What You Will Learn

Every session is built around progress — not pressure.
You’ll learn how to:

• Exercise safely with diabetes
• Improve blood sugar regulation
• Build strength and aerobic capacity
• Make confident lifestyle decisions
• Create long-term habits that stick

What You Will Get

✅ Better blood glucose control
✅ More energy & strength
✅ More confidence in movement
✅ Reduced risk of diabetes-related complications
✅ Improved quality of life — in and beyond daily activity
✅ A plan you can continue after the program

Why It Works

Because Beat It combines evidence-based exercise, real-world education, and ongoing coaching — the exact formula research shows is most effective for diabetes management.

What Happens After Beat It?

You don’t just finish — you move forward.
At the end of Beat It, we reassess your progress and help you decide your next step:

• Continue independently
• Transition into Level Up
• Keep training with our Exercise Physiologist
• Build long-term strength, fitness and confidence

What Is Level Up?

Level Up is our ongoing diabetes exercise program for people who want to keep progressing after Beat It — or start training with expert support start straight away — no Beat It participation required.

Led by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Level Up helps you:

• Stay active and accountable long-term
• Improve strength, balance and cardiovascular health
• Maintain healthy blood glucose levels with structured exercise
• Train in a group, but at your own level and pace
• Turn diabetes-management into a confident, active lifestyle

You can join Level Up directly or move into it after Beat It — with or without referral.

Want To Know Which Program Is Right For You?

Ready to make your move?
Contact our team to check Beat It eligibility, book a Level Up assessment, or join the next intake.

Explore the research behind the program at diabetesnsw.com.au