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Ray Kelly Fitness The body transformation specialists! Mr Kelly was awarded ESSA Exercise Physiologist of the Year in 2019. Often, patients also see a reduction in medications.

Ray Kelly - BA (Hmn Mvmnt) ESSAM AEP MTeach BRes

Ray Kelly is a proud Gomeroi man and one of Australia’s leading health professionals, with over 31 years’ experience in the health and sports industries. He has a degree in Human Movement, a Master of Teaching (PDHPE) and a Bachelor of Research where he focused on the reversal of type 2 diabetes in the Indigenous community. He is currently completi

ng his Doctor of Philosophy in Analysis of the factors contributing to successful reversal of type 2 diabetes through lifestyle change by Indigenous people in Australia at the University of Melbourne. He holds several advisory positions including the Australian Diabetes Educators Association Expert Reference Group, NSW Health's Agency for Clinical Innovation's Diabetes in Community for Aboriginal People Project, Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovation, the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease Indigenous Advisory Group, ESSA NSW State Chapter, and the ESSA Exercise Physiology Advisory Group.

'Too Deadly for Diabetes' is a lifestyle program designed by Ray and provided primarily through Aboriginal medical services in rural and remote NSW. Ray Kelly engages with the local Indigenous community and health care providers to identify obstacles and design strategies. This have proven effective with each location witnessing a major improvement in clinical outcomes. An independent study was completed on the program in Western Sydney where participants achieved an average weight loss of 7.5kg and a reduction in HbA1c of 1.7%. In particular, the Too Deadly for Diabetes program is provided in many areas where the management of type 2 diabetes is often poor. This leads to an increasing number of patients suffering from complications with their feet, kidneys, eyes and cardiovascular system. As participants often improve their food intake, increase physical activity and reduce HbA1c, the previous issues around the co-morbidities are significantly reduced. In Ray’s experience, Indigenous communities have unique obstacles to health. By guiding discussions, Ray assists local health staff and community in identifying obstacles and then designing localised strategies. This has led to programs which have resulted in substantial improvements in HbA1c and reductions in medication use within short periods of time. Currently, Ray provides research-based training and education to GPs, nurses, and other health professionals working in primary care. He then provides support as they embed these changes within their current treatments. This had led to decreases in blood pressure, HbA1c and the co-morbidities associated with these conditions. He also recently co-hosted the 3-part series on remission of type 2 diabetes alongside Dr Michael Mosley for SBS.

Catching up with Rumbalara Aboriginal Corporation in Shepparton.
14/11/2024

Catching up with Rumbalara Aboriginal Corporation in Shepparton.

Another great ACADI Summit for World Diabetes Day at the University of Melbourne
14/11/2024

Another great ACADI Summit for World Diabetes Day at the University of Melbourne

Very grateful for the support I have from key organizations in Aboriginal health such as the Indigenous Allied Health Au...
12/11/2024

Very grateful for the support I have from key organizations in Aboriginal health such as the Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)

Ray Kelly is a proud Gomeroi man and one of Australia’s leading health professionals, with over 33 years’ experience in the health and sports industries. He is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a Master of Teaching (PDHPE) and a Bachelor of Research where he focused on the reversal of typ...

Good morning!
07/11/2024

Good morning!

The program is about to kick off in Goodooga!
06/11/2024

The program is about to kick off in Goodooga!

Brewarrina!
06/11/2024

Brewarrina!

Prof. Margaret Morris and I have an article in The Conversation, which discusses the first study from my PhD. This study...
04/11/2024

Prof. Margaret Morris and I have an article in The Conversation, which discusses the first study from my PhD. This study is now published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA).

A big thank you to my amazing PhD supervisors: Elif Ekinci, Margaret Morris, Leonid Churilov, and David Oneal, as well as our whole team at the University of Melbourne School of Medicine!

In a new review, we explored the impact of physical activity on type 2 diabetes among First Nations Australians. But there wasn’t much data to be found.

Killing it, like it’s still 1996!Great catching up Larry Papadopoulos!
01/11/2024

Killing it, like it’s still 1996!
Great catching up Larry Papadopoulos!

“Patients on GLP-1 agonists should be doing it in conjunction with a physical activity program” - Professor Tina Visboll...
31/10/2024

“Patients on GLP-1 agonists should be doing it in conjunction with a physical activity program” - Professor Tina Visboll

Speaking today at the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium!
31/10/2024

Speaking today at the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium!

We had the second of our Leadership in Diabetes Care workshops this week in Dubbo. Health professionals travelled from M...
24/10/2024

We had the second of our Leadership in Diabetes Care workshops this week in Dubbo. Health professionals travelled from Moree, Lighting Ridge, Cowra, and other regional areas to attend!

The first paper from my PhD is now published!Stoked that it was accepted by the Medical Journal of Australia!What is mos...
22/10/2024

The first paper from my PhD is now published!
Stoked that it was accepted by the Medical Journal of Australia!

What is most interesting is that despite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people having some of the highest rates of diabetes in the world, there has never been an RCT investigating the impact of diet and physical activity (the cornerstones of diabetes management!) on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with type 2 diabetes!

Objectives To review evidence regarding the impact of physical activity interventions for preventing and managing type 2 diabetes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Study design...

I met Willei Coe in a chance meeting 4 weeks ago. Within 10 days he went from high blood sugars whilst taking 5 injectio...
20/10/2024

I met Willei Coe in a chance meeting 4 weeks ago. Within 10 days he went from high blood sugars whilst taking 5 injections of insulin per day, to good blood sugars without any insulin!
Very proud of you brother!

Willei Coe
- 39 years
- Lives on the Central Coast
- Diagnosed 18 years ago
- Taking insulin 12 years
- Surgery in both eyes
- Stage 2 kidney disease
- Hypertension since 14 years old
- Neuropathy in both feet
- Toe almost amputated
- Daily insulin dose prior to program: 80 units of slow acting, and 48 units of fast acting
- Blood sugar levels on that dose, 14-24 each day
- Daily dose after 10 days on Too Deadly for Diabetes program: 0
- Blood sugar levels on that dose, 6-8 each day

18/10/2024

What is the goal of these seemingly endless reports, summits and inquiries on type 2 diabetes?
I would imagine that it is to find a way of reducing the rates of the disease, and improve the health outcomes for those already diagnosed. I would imagine that finding a community-wide solution that is provided within the primary care setting, and works within our current health system would be the end goal.

So you can imagine my frustration when the communities I work with have shown how this can be done, often in very challenging environments. Urban, regional, and remote, they've done it. The results many of these communities acheive would be the dream of health services in the cities, despite these city services having more staff, and less barriers.

There is just such a lack of urgency. What is it going to take to get the action required to stop the preventable deaths and illnesses associated with type 2 diabetes?

Visit out to Orange Aboriginal Medical Service today and caught up with Anna, Hilary and Josh. Looking forward to partne...
17/10/2024

Visit out to Orange Aboriginal Medical Service today and caught up with Anna, Hilary and Josh. Looking forward to partnering with the team on our upcoming study, ‘Dhirrabuu Maaruma-li (Too Flash, Too Deadly).

16/10/2024

How was Ted Fields able to come off insulin in less than 7 days? He has had type 2 diabetes for many years but now his blood sugar levels are better than when he was taking insulin.

If you work in Aboriginal health, you can find out this, and be assisted in designing your own localised solution to improving type 2 diabetes in your community at the Leadership in Diabetes Care workshop in Dubbo this Monday and Tuesday (Oct 21-22).

I take the lesson's I've learned in co-designing a community wide approach to improving health outcomes associated with type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.

We still have a few places available, and it's FREE!

You can sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/77a4849308c8/dubbo2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQPHMXUIS5Q

Dubbo - Leadership in Diabetes CareOur next workshop is on in Dubbo, on the 21st and 22nd of October. It's not too late ...
15/10/2024

Dubbo - Leadership in Diabetes Care

Our next workshop is on in Dubbo, on the 21st and 22nd of October. It's not too late to sign up!

https://mailchi.mp/77a4849308c8/dubbo2024

Our participants have just received access to our pre-course content, which includes video presentations on:

- Culturally Safe and Responsive Care - Kylie Stothers (IAHA)
- Diabetes and Nutrition - Beck Newton RN APD CDE
- Physical Activity and Chronic Disease - Ray Kelly
- Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes - Simon Cowie (Heart Foundation)
- Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) - Dr Shelley Keating
- Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners - Karl Briscoe (NAATSIHWP)
- Getting Involved with Diabetes Research - ACADI

In this workshop we'll take the lessons learned from providing successful diabetes programs across the country, and step you through designing your own diabetes program, based around the barriers and strengths of your community.

https://mailchi.mp/77a4849308c8/dubbo2024

Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia in NSW & ACT
Indigenous Allied Health Australia
National Association of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Australian Diabetes Society
Ahmrc Nsw
Royal Flying Doctor Service NSW / ACT
NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia

The Leadership in Diabetes Care workshop is a new program to support health professionals employed in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to address type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn how to identify barriers, design solutions, and pro

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Ray Kelly - BA (Hmn Mvmnt) AEP MTeach BRes Ray Kelly is a proud Kamilaroi man, and one of Australia's leading health professionals, with over 29 years experience in the health and sports industries. He is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and was recently announced as Exercise Physiologist of the Year. Ray has a degree in exercise science, a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelor of Research. He is now moving into a PhD in the reversal of type 2 diabetes. Within the fitness industry he has had a great deal of success in the area of weight loss. He was employed as a trainer in the first 2 seasons of The Biggest Loser Australia, where he was given 1 contestant each year. He achieved a perfect record with both contestants winning the competition in consecutive years (Adro Sarnelli, 2006; Chris Garling, 2007). Ray also has his own accredited course for personal trainers where they can learn his ‘real-world’ strategies for stripping the weight off clients. He has also written a book on weight loss, titled "Winners Do What Losers Don’t" (New Holland, 2008), and has a new book out in September 2014 (Full Plate, Less Weight). He has also had input into publications including Good Medicine, Woman’s Day, Slimming and Health, Health Digest, That’s Life, and The Fist. Ray’s true passion is chronic disease, and he travels the world each year attending the major obesity and chronic disease conferences in a bid to improve his knowledge. Over the years he has made friends with some of the world’s leading researchers and often uses these trips to pick their brain. Currently Ray has a number of chronic disease programs, that focus on improving diabetes and heart disease within his patients. Ray also provides education seminars for doctors, nurses, personal trainers, and other health professionals. He is also the man behind Australia's leading meal replacement shake, Rapid Loss. Ray’s other passion is sport and he has been involved in athlete development within Institute of Sport programs for World Championship and Olympic competition (preparing athletes for 2 Olympics), and lectured at Level 1 and 2 coaching courses. He has worked with most of Australia's top professional boxers, including many World Champions (including Anthony Mundine, Daniel Geale, Michael Katsidis, Chris John, Will Tomlinson, and Lenny Zappavigna). He has also worked on Fox8's boxing reality TV show ‘The Contender’.