prevention
Chronic disease risk factors a ticking time bomb
A new report highlights overweight and obesity as a major risk factor affecting two in three Australian adults.
Thursday, 23 July 2020
How does COVID-19 impact patients with diabetes?
People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing severe complications from COVId-19. Find out why?
Friday, 24 April 2020
Are rates of type 2 diabetes falling?
A new study suggests prevention strategies may be contributing to a fall in type 2 diabetes in some high income countries
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Queensland removes sugary drinks from hospitals
Queensland removes sugary drinks from its hospitals and health services from today.
Monday, 1 July 2019
Don't risk the flu! Get your free flu shot
An annual flu shot is your best protection against the flu. The flu shot is safe and does not give you the flu. Flu shots are free for people with diabetes.
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
World Diabetes Day 2018
This World Diabetes Day we’re acknowledging families and showing our appreciation for the things they do every day to help us detect, prevent and care for those living with diabetes.
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Failure of early detection costs $700 million per year
Failure to implement a national type 2 diabetes early detection program could be costing the Australian health system more than $700 million each year.
Friday, 14 September 2018
80 years helping Aussies living with diabetes
On 26 July 2018, Diabetes NSW & ACT celebrated 80 years of helping people living with or at risk of diabetes, their families friends and carers
Friday, 27 July 2018
More HbA1c tests needed to detect undiagnosed type 2
Health groups call for more Australians to have a HbA1c blood test to better detect silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Chilling link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease
A new report from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute highlights the link between heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Campaign to reduce diabetes-related amputations
Diabetes Australia CEO Professor Greg Johnson said there were around 4,400 amputations performed in Australian hospitals every year - and up to 85 per cent of these could be prevented.
Sunday, 22 October 2017
25% of Aussie adults living with diabetes
A quarter of Australians over the age of 25 are currently living with diabetes or pre‐diabetes, meaning the condition is now impacting more lives than ever before.
Monday, 10 July 2017
National Diabetes Week focuses on early detection
2017 National Diabetes Week focusing on awareness and early detection
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Metformin slows age-related diseases
The use of metformin among older men has a positive effect on a range of age-related chronic illnesses.
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
2016 World Health Day targets diabetes
The World Health Organization has declared diabetes the focus for World Health Day on Thursday 7 April 2016
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
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