CSIRO Research 'Catching Up' With Remote Diabetes Program

SYDNEY, April 24, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Not only can Type 2 diabetes be reversed, it’s the medical providers in remote New South Wales that are leading the way with some patients coming off medications within weeks. The CSIRO may have reported their research supporting a change in the dietary advice that should be given to type 2 diabetics “Cut the Carbs to Avoid Disease," (Sun-Herald 21/04/18), but patients at the remote Aboriginal medical services in Bourke, Walgett, and Brewarrina are already reaping the rewards of this paradigm shift.

At 59 years of age, Margaret Grimes had been on insulin for over 20 years, taking 4 injections per day. But within 7 weeks she had been taken off insulin altogether! “When I started the program I had no energy and just slept all day. I was even starting to plan my own funeral so my family wouldn’t have to worry about it. But now I’m walking every morning and I feel wonderful. My doctor can’t believe it!” stated Mrs Grimes.

In all my 47 year career in health, I have never before been involved with a program that has excited our community like this one! Our people often say 'Ray Kelly saved my life. We are no longer planning our funerals but planning to watch our grandchildren grow up. We are planning to live!'

Barbara Flick, CEO, Bourke Aboriginal Health Service

The program, ‘Too Deadly for Diabetes’ is the research-based lifestyle intervention program designed by Kamilaroi man and Exercise Physiologist, Ray Kelly. “Type 2 diabetes has been the fastest growing health condition around the world, but treating it is not difficult. Over the past 27 years, I have been developing this program, traveling to the major International obesity conferences and implementing the latest research” informed Mr Kelly. He added, "We know how to achieve the outcomes, but it can’t be done without great leadership from within the communities and that’s where Barbara Flick (CEO, Bourke Aboriginal Health Service) and Christine Corby (CEO, Walgett and Brewarrina Medical Services) have really lead the way."

With nearly 80 years experience in Aboriginal health between them, Barbara Flick and Christine Corby have teamed up to implement this program across the 3 towns.

“In all my 47-year career in health, I have never before been involved with a program that has excited our community like this one!  Our people often say “Ray Kelly saved my life”. We are no longer planning our funerals but planning to watch our grandchildren grow up. We are planning to live!!” reported Barbara. She should know too, having dropped 14kg, reducing her insulin by 90% and removing all blood pressure medication after completing the 10-week program.

Christine Corby added,” Operating for some 30 plus years as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, it is concerning to acknowledge the increase of ill health of our clients at each generation. Despite the efforts of specialists attending our local community and the increased access to practitioners away from our communities, the ill health has only marginally improved.

WAMS commend Ray Kelly with his attitude and perseverance in and his perseverance in giving empathy, direction, and support in what can only be termed as practical application to an improved lifestyle.

To see the video of Margaret after just 4 weeks on the program, just prior to the elimination of her last injection of insulin, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5b_LK7gfU.

Too Deadly for Diabetes is a lifestyle intervention program designed specifically for Indigenous Australians. Ray Kelly utilises the latest research from around the world to achieve the reversal of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. To find out more, contact Ray on [email protected] or 0447 972 172.

Source: Ray Kelly Fitness