Annual cycle of care Keep your diabetes in check with your cycle of care checklist. Diabetes is a condition that changes over time. What…
Gaps in type 2 diabetes care could be costing the health system $2.3B per annum Missed health checks and reduced access to routine health care for people living with type 2 diabetes could be costing the Australian health system around $2.3B per annum, according to Diabetes Australia.
Your healthcare team Managing diabetes is easier with the support of a diabetes healthcare team. A range of professionals will help you learn…
Diabetes healthcare needs improvement A new report authored by Professor Stephen Colagiuri has found less than 40 per cent of people with diabetes complete…
How do I know if I’m doing enough about my type 2 diabetes? There’s a way to measure if you’re managing your type 2 diabetes effectively. The Annual Cycle of Care provides the answers.
Eye-opening advice for people living with diabetes A diabetes diagnosis can be a fairly daunting time for many. To add to the challenges, you may also read or hear about the potential diabetes complications, such as vision impairment and loss of limbs. The great news is almost all serious complications can be prevented or delayed by managing your condition well and staying on top of what is called your ‘annual cycle of care’ – a checklist designed to assist you and your health team in keeping your diabetes care on track.
Diabetes Australia and Defeat Diabetes partnership – Q&A Q: What is Defeat Diabetes? A: Defeat Diabetes is an evidence-based, doctor and dietician-led digital program which focuses on a…
Lesser known diabetes-related complications Frozen shoulder, stiff hand syndrome and trigger finger are just of the lesser-known complications of diabetes. Find out more, including treatments, in this article.
Show your feet some love Looking after your feet should be a year-round commitment. Here we offer advice on how to show your feet some love.
Screening for diabetes complications Diabetes complications are preventable, but complicated. This article helps Health Workers understand some of the checks and balances required for a person living with diabetes.
