Capital Chicks CANberra achieved the twelve-month registration target in just 6 weeks from commencement of the initiative.
Canberra has the highest rate of gestational diabetes in the country, with 1 in 7 pregnant women diagnosed. 50% of these women will go on to develop Type 2 diabetes. In many cases, gestational diabetes can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, and engaging in daily exercise.
The challenge is that women are overwhelmed with what they “should do” and are constantly bombarded with conflicting health and wellbeing messages. Further, the global health and wellbeing market is valued at $134b, making it a fiercely contested category.