| 04 March 2010 |
| A message from the CEO of Diabetes Australia-NSW on Australian Government Health Reforms |
| The Australian Government yesterday announced major reforms to Australia’s health and hospital system. |
| 26 February 2010 |
| Diabetes increases dementia risk in older people |
| British researchers have found that older people with mild cognitive impairment are three times more likely to develop dementia if they have diabetes. |
| 16 February 2010 |
| Australian Government gives a boost to insulin pump subsidy |
| Parents of children with type 1 diabetes will be given more support by the Australian Government with an announcement made on Sunday to increase the insulin pump subsidy. |
| 09 March 2010 |
| Combined diet and exercise the key to improving insulin resistance |
| Combining diet and exercise rather than diet and exercise alone leads to significantly greater improvements in body fat distribution and insulin resistance, according to the findings of a new study. |
| 04 March 2010 |
| Salt intake linked with stroke, heart disease risk |
| A new Italian study suggests that by lowering our salt intake we could substantially reduce the amount of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide. |
| 26 February 2010 |
| Tomatoes may protect against diabetic eye disease |
| Lypocene, a powerful antioxidant that helps give tomatoes their red colour may also, according to Chinese researchers, play an important role in a form of eye disease caused by diabetes. |

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Diabetes presents serious health problems for Australia. Long-term complications can include damage to eyes, kidneys and nerves as well as increased risk of heart disease and stroke. There are three main types: |
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