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social distancing during COVID-19

Social distancing vs self-isolation

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The phrases social distancing and self-isolation are becoming a common part of our vocabulary. Let’s explore each of these and find out what you need to do.

Wednesday, 8 April 2020

SMARTER Resolutions

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

Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Advice on diabetes medications

Review your medications

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It’s the start of a new year and a perfect time to review your medications.

Wednesday, 8 January 2020

diabetes change health

A fresh start!

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Use the new season as motivation to spring clean your routine.

Friday, 30 August 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

Not getting enough sleep?

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You may know that you feel better when you get enough sleep. You’re alert, your mind functions more clearly and your mood improves. But did you know that sleep is essential for good health and diabetes management?

Friday, 12 October 2018

Gadgets to help manage your diabetes

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

Friday, 14 September 2018

Controlling your cholesterol

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The risk of developing heart attacks and strokes is higher in people with diabetes. Here are the ways you can reduce your risk.

Tuesday, 28 August 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

Men it's time to get on top of your health

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Research continues to show that men are less likely than women to take an active role in maintaining their health and less likely to seek professional help for problems.

Thursday, 31 May 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

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

Should I get the flu vaccine?

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Ever thought ‘I don’t need to get the flu vaccine, I’m healthy’? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple and good health isn’t enough to protect you from the flu – though it certainly helps!

Friday, 20 April 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

What is metformin?

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Metformin is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight.

Thursday, 1 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

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

What is cardiovascular disease?

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People with diabetes are three to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those without diabetes. Learn the signs of heart attack and stroke, and how you can lower your risk.

Monday, 1 May 2017

Caring for your feet

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Caring for your feet is an important part of looking after your diabetes. Diabetes can increase the risk of problems with your feet, so regular check-ups with your diabetes team or podiatrist is important. Here's what you can do yo look after your feet.

Thursday, 9 March 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

Matters of the heart

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This Valentine's Day Diabetes NSW & ACT explores the link between your love life and health.

Tuesday, 14 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

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

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

Eye care for diabetes

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People who live with diabetes are at higher risk of developing eye related conditions such as Diabetes Related Retinopathy, Macular Oedema, Cataracts and Glaucoma.

Thursday, 10 November 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

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