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Green exercise: the benefits of getting outside
Outdoor exercise is shown to offer a unique set of benefits compared to the indoor variety including extended activity and better adherence
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Your pre-Ramadan diabetes assessment
It is important to schedule a pre-Ramadan medical assessment with your health care team one or more months before Ramadan.
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Diabetes and Kidney Health
Looking after your kidneys is essential, especially when you have diabetes.
Friday, 11 March 2022
Healthy eating for happy kidneys
Look after your kidneys by reducing their workload. That means eating less salt and sticking to the recommended portion-sizes of high protein foods.
Saturday, 26 February 2022
Steroids and type 2 diabetes
Steroid medications are commonly prescribed to treat inflammatory bowel, autoimmune and joint diseases, asthma and COVID-19. Find out how they impact diabetes.
Tuesday, 8 February 2022
The effects of medications on erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction affects 61% of Australian men over 45, with or without diabetes. Find out which medications affect your ability to sustain an erection.
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
The power of a good night’s sleep
A good night's sleep helps you to maintain a healthy weight and regulate appetite.
Monday, 24 January 2022
Is BMI an accurate measure of health?
BMI is one of the tools that your health professionals use to assess potential health risks. Let’s explore what it is, why it is used and when it is not so reliable.
Monday, 24 January 2022
The importance of exercise for diabetes
Exercise is a great way to manage your diabetes, heart and lung health, improve your strength, reduce your risk of falls, improve sleep quality, improve your mental health, and your memory and cognition.
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
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