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Gestational diabetes risks don’t end after pregnancy
Despite the prevalence of gestational diabetes in Australia most people aren’t aware the risks don’t end when the pregnancy does.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Health groups call for levy on sugary drinks
The Rethink Sugary Drink alliance would prefer to see more genuine reformulation efforts across the drinks industry
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Heart disease affects 2 in 3 people with type 2
Heart disease contributes to almost two in three deaths of people with type 2 diabetes and is a major contributor to shortening life expectancy
Thursday, 21 June 2018
FreeStyle LibreLink App now available in Australia
FreeStyle LibreLink app is now available in Australia allowing Aussies using the system to access glucose data directly from their smartphones
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Healthy proteins help with weight loss
New research by CSIRO shows Australians are not eating the right types, or the right quantity of protein for healthy weight loss.
Friday, 25 May 2018
$220,000 raised for Diabetes Kids Fund
Diabetes NSW & ACT Gala Ball raises $220,000 for Diabetes Kids Fund
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Expanded funding for insulin pumps
Children and young people with type 1 diabetes have access to subsidised insulin pumps thanks to expansion of Government subsidies.
Thursday, 10 May 2018
64% of Aussies with diabetes don’t know it can affect their eyes
Macular disease is the leading cause of blindness in Australia. Two of the most common causes are diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Wednesday, 9 May 2018
The politics of sugar and poor nutrition in Australia
Unhealthy diets and poor nutrition are leading contributors to Australia’s burden of disease and burgeoning health-care costs.
Thursday, 3 May 2018
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