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Meet Metformin

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Read all about metformin - the history, its uses and potential side effects.

Monday, 2 August 2021

Anxiety and irritating diabetes questions

Anxiety and Hypoglycaemia

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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

Thursday, 11 June 2020

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A message from our Patron

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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

Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Eid and diabetes

Nine tips for a healthy Eid ul-Fitr

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Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with a range of mouth-watering delicacies. Try these nine tips to help you negotiate the festival healthily.

Thursday, 30 April 2020

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Start your diabetes foot care routine

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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?

Tuesday, 14 April 2020

Can diabetes affect your mood?

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Living with diabetes can affect your mood and mental health. Managing your emotional health is as important as managing your physical health

Monday, 24 February 2020

BPA linked to type 2 diabetes

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BPA used in plastics increases your type 2 diabetes risk according to a study published by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.

Friday, 13 December 2019

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Diabetes travel checklist

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Following our diabetes travel checklist will help prepare for your journey, stay on top of your diabetes management and enjoy your holidays

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Stress less these holidays

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Stress less these holidays by following these simple tips to help you stay calm and enjoy your Christmas and New Year events.

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Should you be eating that?

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Should you be eating that? It's a question that often frustrates people living with diabetes. We share experiences and useful tips on how to respond to this question.

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

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When Age is More Than a Number

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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.

Monday, 3 June 2019

Caring for someone with diabetes

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Not everyone with diabetes requires specific care, but certain people, like the very young and old, may need help and support with managing their diabetes.

Friday, 31 May 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

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Discovery may lead to new diabetes treatments

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Norwegian research indicates our body may be able to cure itself of diabetes in the future. Researchers have found that neighbour-cells can take over functions of damaged or missing insulin-producing cells.

Tuesday, 8 January 2019

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What is diabetes distress?

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

Friday, 3 August 2018

Diabetes myths and facts

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There are many myths about diabetes that are often reported as facts; we debunk the most common myths to give you the true story.

Monday, 16 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

Positive thinking improves patient recovery

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Research that analysed more than 270 studies found people who held strong negative emotions about their illness and viewed it as more serious were more likely to be in denial and experience depression or anxiety, and less likely to get better.

Monday, 21 August 2017

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