diabetes management

There are a number of measures which may be useful to people living with diabetes in the 2020 Federal Budget.

Can complementary medicines and therapies affect your diabetes?

Skin problems caused by continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring are causing about 20 percent of users to discontinue using these products. What can be done to enable the use of these glucose monitoring devices?

Is a plant-based diet good for diabetes?

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.

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC Governor of New South Wales has sent a message of support to all members and supporters of Diabetes NSW & ACT

Managing diabetes and medication during Ramadan.

Caring for your feet when you have diabetes is always important so why not use this time of social distancing to get into a regular routine of checking your feet?

What you need to know about coronavirus and diabetes.

Our health professionals are here to answer all your questions

Tips to stay safe when camping off the grid with diabetes

Achieve your new year's resolutions by applying the SMARTER acronym

Med Smart workshops teach you all about diabetes medications.

Adequate travel insurance should be on the top of your to do list when planning for an overseas trip

Preparation is key to making sure your hospital visit goes as smoothly as possible.

Research shows that self-managing your healthcare improves your outcomes as it creates a sense of inclusion and empowerment.

Diabetes care is generally the same no matter how old you are. However, there are some specific changes that happen with age and these might affect your diabetes.

The federal budget includes a number of health measures that are relevant to people living with diabetes.

On 1 April 2019 reforms to Private Health Insurance will come into effect.

Hearing loss and diabetes are two of Australia’s most common health concerns and there is a link between the two conditions. Research shows that people living with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer hearing loss as those without the condition.

In 2019 mobile devices will be banned during school hours in NSW public primary schools, but children who rely on their phones to support their diabetes are exempt from the ban.

Ever had trouble reading your blood glucose levels or forgotten your medication these gadgets may help with your diabetes management.

Have you ever had that feeling of “failing” at managing your diabetes? You may be suffering from diabetes distress.

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.

The cold weather is upon us and for some this can affect our mood, leading us to feel sluggish and gloomy, and increasing our levels of stress.

Everyone in Australia living with diabetes is entitled to five visits every 12 months with Allied Health practitioners.

There are a lot of myths and rumours about certain foods and their effect on your medication or diabetes management. We take a look at three of the most commonly cited and give you our verdict.