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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.
 
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.
 

Influenza awareness

If you have diabetes, now is the time to consider having an Influenza or flu vaccination in time for winter. People with diabetes have an elevated risk of flu-related complications.

Did you know . . ?
• Influenza can make existing illnesses such as diabetes, heart conditions and severe asthma worse.
• Not enough people between 40 and 65 years old with risk conditions are being vaccinated.
• The majority of those who are hospitalised with influenza are under the age of 65 and have conditions such as diabetes, heart or lung disease
• No vaccine is 100% effective, however vaccination is very effective in reducing the severity of symptoms and can help keep you out of hospital.
• If you do become ill, see your doctor early as there are prescription treatments available that can reduce the severity and duration of influenza, if taken in the first 48 hours of the illness.
• The Australian Government provides free flu vaccination for people over 65 years of age
• So ask your doctor about having an annual flu vaccination - and take a positive step towards staying healthy next winter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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