Beyond Blood Sugar: Understanding Insulin Resistance & Diabetes Prevention

Join Clinical Nutritionist Alison Graham & VLC for upstream diabetes prevention, label decoding, sugar science & free whole-food morning tea Vital Life Choice LTD & Alere Clinical Nutrition Present: METABOLIC RESILIENCE: EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION & UPSTREAM DIABETES PREVENTION A Community Wellbeing Masterclass for National Diabetes Awareness Month Do you struggle with afternoon energy slumps, brain fog, or persistent fatigue? Are you or a loved one looking for practical, science-backed ways to reduce diabetes risk and take control of your metabolic health? In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month (November 2026), Vital Life Choice LTD (VLC) is proud to partner with degree-qualified Clinical Nutritionist Alison Graham (Alere Clinical Nutrition) to host an interactive, evidence-based community health workshop in Adelaide’s Western Suburbs. Groundbreaking lifestyle medicine shows that Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable and manageable through early upstream nutritional choices. This 2.5-hour workshop cuts through diet confusion to deliver clinical-grade, practical wisdom you can immediately apply in your kitchen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. FEATURE KEYNOTE: EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION FOR ENERGY & METABOLIC RESILIENCE Presenter: Alison Graham, AdvDipNutMed, BHSc (Clinical Nutritionist, Alere Clinical Nutrition) • The Science of the Glucose Curve: Why reactive hypoglycemia and blood sugar spikes cause chronic fatigue, sugar cravings, and afternoon crashes. • Chronic Inflammation & UPFs: How ultra-processed foods silently drive systemic inflammation and insulin resistance. • Strategic Macronutrient Pairing: Practical clinical formulas (protein + fiber + healthy lipids) to stabilize energy and nourish your body without severe deprivation. 2. UPSTREAM SCIENCE TRANSLATION: THE 96-HOUR SUGAR WARNING Presenter: Chaoqun (Jean) CAI (Community Health Promotion Officer, Vital Life Choice LTD) • Cognitive Impact: Peer-reviewed clinical evidence showing how just 4 consecutive days of high-sugar intake can impair hippocampal memory and trigger neuro-inflammation. • Visual Sugar Demonstration: A real-world visual comparison showing the WHO 25g daily added-sugar limit (~6 teaspoons) side-by-side with common supermarket packaged foods. 3. COMPLIMENTARY WHOLE-FOOD MORNING TEA & TASTING • Taste the science with freshly prepared, low-GI whole foods designed to keep blood sugar flat and steady. 4. INTERACTIVE KITCHEN LAB: SMART GROCERY SWAPS • Learn how to decode the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) at the supermarket. • Discover everyday whole-food alternatives for your pantry and workplace. • Free Take-Home Resource: The laminated "VLC Smart Food Swaps Fridge Guide" and Free healthy food ingredient and recipe. 5. JOINT AUDIENCE Q&A & PRIVATE RISK SCREENING • Open community discussion with Alison Graham and Jean CAI. • Voluntary, private self-screening using the official Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🕒 WORKSHOP RUN SHEET (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Doors Open, Welcome Check-in & Setup • 10:00 AM – 10:10AM | Opening Address & Non-Clinical Framing (Jean CAI, VLC) • 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote: Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Health (Alison Graham) • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Wholesome Morning Tea Tasting & Community Social Circle • 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM | The 96-Hour Sugar Shock & 25g Visual Demo (Jean CAI, VLC) • 11:50 AM – 12:10 PM | Interactive Kitchen Lab: Smart Pantry Swaps • 12:10 PM – 12:30 PM | Joint Community Q&A, AUSDRISK Checks & Wrap-up PS: A blood glucose test will be conducted upon check-in. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ ABOUT THE PRESENTERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Alison Graham, AdvDipNutMed, BHSc – Clinical Nutritionist Alison is a degree-qualified clinical nutritionist and founder of Alere Clinical Nutrition in Adelaide. Specializing in evidence-based nutritional medicine, Alison helps individuals uncover the root causes of metabolic fatigue, gut dysfunction, and chronic health challenges through compassionate, individualized dietary strategies. • Chaoqun (Jean) CAI – Vital Life Choice LTD (VLC) Jean CAI is the Community Health Promotion Officer of Vital Life Choice LTD, an Adelaide-based, ACNC-registered Health Promotion Charity. Dedicated to upstream chronic disease prevention, Jean bridges medical science with community living, empowering households with accessible lifestyle tools to reverse metabolic decline. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎟️ REGISTRATION & ADMISSION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Cost: 100% FREE Community Initiative (Fully subsidized by Vital Life Choice LTD). • Seating: Strictly Capped at 25–30 Attendees to maintain an intimate setting and ensure freshly prepared morning tea for all guests. • Location: Western Suburbs Community Venue (Adelaide SA). Confirmed hall details and parking instructions will be emailed directly to all registered attendees. • Pre-Registration: Mandatory via Eventbrite. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚖️ STATUTORY GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE NOTICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Host Charity: Vital Life Choice LTD (ABN: 20 695 710 082) is an independent public Health Promotion Charity (HPC) endorsed by the ACNC with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. • Medical Disclaimer: All presentations, materials, and food demonstrations are provided strictly for general preventative lifestyle education and health literacy. They do not constitute individualized clinical medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescription. Attendees must consult their General Practitioner (GP) regarding personal medical conditions or medication adjustments. • Privacy Assurance (VLC-POL-004): Contact information collected during registration is managed strictly in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) exclusively for event coordination, safety verification, and non-commercial health education. Details will never be sold or shared with commercial third parties.