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Pregnancy and type 1 diabetes in 2020

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Ashleigh Riccardo has lived with type 1 diabetes for nine years. She tells of her experience having her first baby and what it's like to be pregnant with type 1 in 2020.

Friday, 27 November 2020

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Exercise and why blood glucose levels go up

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Why can glucose levels sometimes rise when we exercise? This articles outlines the usual reasons why glucose levels can rise and the safe limits of BGLs and ketones to exercise.

Friday, 25 September 2020

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Assessing basal insulin

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Basal testing will help you check if your long-acting insulin doses are right for you. Your diabetes team can help you assess and monitor your basal insulin doses.

Friday, 25 September 2020

Hypoglycaemia

Know the signs of hypoglycaemia

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Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include a feeling that something is not right, apprehension or restlessness. Other signs may follow including sweating, tremors, tingling around the mouth or a pounding heart.

Thursday, 17 September 2020

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From Syria to Sydney

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From Syria to Sydney. Meet Hussein, one of many faces for refugee week 2020.

Friday, 12 June 2020

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Why stress makes your BGLs rise

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Many people with diabetes wonder why their blood glucose levels go up when they are stressed, let’s explore this in more detail.

Tuesday, 2 June 2020

Testing and type 1 diabetes

Blood glucose monitoring and diabetes

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When you have diabetes, self-monitoring helps you see the effects of food, exercise, medication and illness on your blood glucose levels (BGLs).

Monday, 2 March 2020

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Take back control with OzDAFNE

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OzDAFNE covers carbohydrate counting and adjusting insulin doses, as well as how to manage exercise, illness and hypoglycaemia.

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

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Food – friend or foe?

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Does eating food cause you some anxiety? Make you depressed or feel ashamed? If the answer is yes, you are not alone

Thursday, 9 May 2019

Diabetic Nephropathy

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Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney disease that can occur in people with diabetes. We explain diabetic nephropathy and how you can lower your risk?

Monday, 1 April 2019

Is it ok to eat fruit if I have diabetes?

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People newly diagnosed with diabetes often ask if its still ok to eat fruit. We take you through the facts to help you decide what's right for your diabetes management.

Monday, 4 March 2019

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Four reasons BGLs fluctuate

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Do you ever wonder why your blood glucose levels fluctuate so much? If so, read on to discover four common causes.

Monday, 4 March 2019

CGM and mobile phones whilst driving

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If you're living with diabetes and using your phone to help monitor your BGL's you need to know what recent changes in the law could mean for you.

Friday, 16 November 2018

On the road with diabetes

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Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege that comes with major personal and legal responsibilities. People with diabetes who drive need to take extra precautions

Friday, 12 October 2018

The great carb debate

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We’ll set the record straight and bust some common myths about carbs to help point you in the right direction.

Tuesday, 4 September 2018

Diabetes and dental health

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Did you know that diabetes can affect your dental health? High blood glucose levels can cause dry mouth which can lead to plaque build-up on your teeth and tooth decay.

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Why do blood glucose levels fluctuate?

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Understanding your readings is a very useful way to help you look after your diabetes because it can help you work out what affects your glucose levels. Your healthcare team will determine what your individual recommended range is.

Friday, 29 June 2018

Gadgets to help with diabetes management

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Do you sometimes forget if you have taken your medication? Or have trouble seeing your blood glucose reading? Thankfully there are plenty of gadgets and gizmos on the market these days that can help you.

Friday, 1 June 2018

Managing your child's sick days

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We’ve put together a list of tips to help you and your child manage their diabetes on sick days. If you are concerned about your child’s health speak to a health professional immediately.

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Exercise and BGLs

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Staying active on a regular basis will not only mean less frequent highs, but it will also reduce the risk of diabetes related complications in the future.

Friday, 18 May 2018

What's a bolus advisor?

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Bolus advisors, also known as bolus calculators, are incorporated into pump technology and make the process of working out the amount of rapid acting insulin needed much simpler.

Friday, 18 May 2018

Metformin FAQs

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Answers to the most commonly asked questions around metformin medication, used to help people living with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels.

Monday, 19 March 2018

Sleep and diabetes

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Sleep is vital to many of our bodily functions and with an estimated 45% of Australian’s suffering from inadequate sleep, it's something worth paying attention to.

Monday, 27 November 2017

Carbs: to eat or not to eat?

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We’ll set the record straight and bust some common myths about carbs to help point you in the right direction.

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Keeping your eyes open on optical health

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One in three people living with diabetes will develop some form of diabetic vision loss over their lifetime. It’s important to look after your eyes, and there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risks.

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Seven reasons your BGLs are high

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There is a lot of information out there about what to do when blood glucose levels (BGLs) are low, but what about when they are high?

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Play it safe in the heat

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With temperatures continuing to rise over summer it’s important to keep yourself healthy in the heat, particularly if you live with diabetes. Here are our top 10 tips for staying safe when the heat comes in.

Friday, 10 February 2017

Is my monitor up to standard?

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When testing your blood glucose levels (BGLs) you want to be sure that your monitor is as accurate as possible. Our Diabetes Educator take you through what you need to check to make sure your equipment is up to scratch.

Monday, 30 January 2017

Safe summer fun

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Like clockwork, when the weather warms up Aussies head out to the water. Swimming is a great way to socialise and be active, just keep in mind these diabetes summer safety tips.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Understanding hypoglycaemia unawareness

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Also known as ‘Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycaemia’, this state refers to your body no longer sending you early warning signs that your blood glucose level (BGL) is low, or when you are no longer recognising symptoms.

Monday, 19 December 2016

Coping with change confidently

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Make sure that when you are thrown into change you know how to cope with it and manage your diabetes as best you can.

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

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Monitoring Your Blood Glucose Level

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Your blood glucose level (BGL) is affected by a number of things including exercise, physical activity, medications, stress, illness, alcohol and in particular the food you eat. Checking and recording your BGL regularly will help you to see and monitor the effect of a healthy diet and lifestyle choices.

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Diabetes and steroids

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If you're prescribed steroids it can affect your diabetes management. Find out what you need to know to avoid any risks.

Monday, 17 September 2018

What is Metformin?

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Learn more about Metformin and how it helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels.

Friday, 17 November 2017

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