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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.

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

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

Cassandra shares her experience of the Great Ocean Road Trek

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

Symptoms, causes and treatments for peripheral neuropathy.

Vitamins are organic compounds that help our bodies to function. Here we explain more about what they do and why they're important

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Innovations in diabetes technology that make managing diabetes easier than ever before.

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

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

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.

Along with your blood glucose levels that you have checked at home, your doctor will ask you to have a HbA1c test at regular periods.

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.

Accredited Diabetes Educator Angela Blair takes us through using an i-Port device and the benefits that come with it.

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.

Last year, one of our BEAT IT participants living with type 1 diabetes was able to trial a CGM for a week. Read her experiences with CGM technology and exercise.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Up to 50% of women experience infections like thrush and urinary tract infections (UTIs) which cause pain and discomfort.

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

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.

In Australia one person suffers a stroke every 10 minutes. To help lower your risk of high blood pressure and stroke try these five simple foodie swaps.

People living with diabetes need to plan for hospital visits to ensure they stay in good health.