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Switch the type of walking in your routine to stay motivated and active.

New research finds ways to identify people with pre-diabetes most at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

With so many claims around diabetes and food, it can be confusing to work out what to eat. We debunk the myths.

A test which measures glucose levels in earwax could be used to detect type 2 diabetes

Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise. It doesn't require special skills or equipment and delivers a range of benefits

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication that happens when your blood glucose is very high and ketones build up to dangerous levels in your body.

Why is your blood glucose not in target overnight or when you wake in the morning?

A type of wrinkled ‘super pea’ may help control blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Dozens of medical case reports indicate that COVID-19 might trigger diabetes in people with no history of the condition.

Researchers discover a safe new non-invasive way to manage blood glucose.

New research has identified biomarkers that can show in advance how patients will respond to metformin treatment via a simple blood test.

An absence of quality connections with people might be a predictor for the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Our Advocacy services are helping people living with diabetes by removing hurdles that make their life harder

Sleep is an often-neglected lifestyle factor that plays an important role in weight loss and good health

Does exercise improve sleep for good?

New research confirms that aerobic and resistance exercise improve blood glucose control

Researchers have found a protein within the liver could lead to a more effective type 2 diabetes drug.

Researchers have derived insulin-producing cells from stem cells offering new hope for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

An arthritis drug that could delay the progression of type 1 diabetes has been hailed “life changing”.

The Living Evidence for Diabetes Consortium is calling for comment on new clinical guidelines for diabetes

US researchers have found a new drug that offers an advance in the treatment of diabetes

If you live with type 2 diabetes and have trouble sleeping try these 10 tips to get a better nights sleep

Ozempic® is now available and reimbursed by the PBS for people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.

Feeling a little worried about hypoglycaemia, or low blood glucose, is normal. But for some people with diabetes the fear of a hypo can develop into anxiety

Talking to your GP about your experience with the medication you’re taking, as well as your results from regular pathology tests, will help guide decisions to change or when to start a new medication. Here's a list of reasons you may need to change your medications.

Scientists have made a discovery that could help predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes.

New report reveals the significant shadow type 2 diabetes casts across human body

Researchers have found a way to combine insulin with amylin, to create a two-in-one shot that could make it easier for people living with diabetes to control their blood glucose levels.

A new study shows that good blood glucose control helps people with type 2 diabetes deal with COVID-19.

An Australian study has found heart attack and stroke are falling in people living with type 2 diabetes

The way you cook carbohydrate foods has an effect on your BGLs

Research into glucagon, insulin and management of blood glucose levels

Worried that Easter will bring out the food police. Here are some tips to help you feel confident in your food choices

Does living with diabetes put you at greater risk of COVID-19. Find out more about the risks

Yale scientists have made a discovery that could change future treatments for type 2 diabetes

A Canadian study has found that a novel dual-hormone closed loop system improves glucose control for type 1 diabetes

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

Most of us have heard of type 1 and type 2 diabetes but have you heard of pre-diabetes?

In a world first study researchers have found that a variation in the sequence of the folding of the genome may make people susceptible to type 1 diabetes

Researchers have developed a new smart contact lens that can diagnose diabetes and aid the treatment of diabetic retinopathy.  

New research from the US has bought an out of the box approach to the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.

Which beer is best for people with diabetes?

A new study in the US is looking at the genetics which may leave some people prone to kidney disease if they have type 1 diabetes.

Podiatrist Rob Wotton explains diabetic peripheral neuropathy and shares tips to help you look after your feet and prevent complications.

Researchers have found that exercise way to beat the postprandial slump, that classic drop in energy that can put people to sleep at their desks

The HbA1c test is a way of looking at your average blood glucose level over a period of time. We explain why its useful in helping to manage your diabetes

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.

Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition but when effectively managed blood glucose levels can appear normal.

World first hybrid closed loop system which automatically adjusts to deliver people living with type 1 diabetes precise amounts of insulin when they need it– is available for the first time in Australia.

Pharmaco Australia has launched two new blood glucose meters giving people with diabetes more choice for managing their daily health.

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

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

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.

For every diabetes test performed there are 10 people involved in the result

A new study from La Trobe university has found that a quarter of Australians are drinking at unsafe levels

Google is developing a glucose-sensing contact lens – a non-invasive way to monitor glucose from tears