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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

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What to expect: Vaccinations

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Vaccinations are a hot topic with the COVID-19 vaccines now available. Let's take look at what people living with diabetes can expect when they have a vaccination.

Thursday, 29 April 2021

Should I try a new medication?

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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.

Friday, 29 May 2020

Med Smart

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Med Smart workshops teach you all about diabetes medications.

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Weighing Up Exercise

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Is weight the best way to measure your success from exercise? We take a look to see if this is true

Wednesday, 19 December 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

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

What is Metformin?

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Learn more about Metformin and how it helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels.

Friday, 17 November 2017

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