Diabetes
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Diabetes drug link to birth defects AAP - 30-03-2022
One of the world's most widely prescribed diabetes drugs may be linked to major birth defects in the offspring of male patients who were taking it ahead of the babies
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Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes by modifying metabolism HealthTimes - 15-02-2022
Regular physical activity significantly changes the body’s metabolite profile, and many of these changes are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study
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Supporting people with diabetes is 'a real honour' Charlotte Mitchell - 14-08-2021
A midwife turned Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) has opened up about how rewarding it is to help people with diabetes to live well and thrive. “I
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Insulin was discovered a hundred years ago AAP - 07-06-2021
A hundred years ago Canadian researchers discovered insulin, saving the lives of millions world-wide including 450,000 Australians who now rely on it daily.
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Study shows low carbs may put diabetes in remission AAP - 15-01-2021
An international study suggests a low carbohydrate diet could help put type-two diabetes into remission. Low carbohydrate diets could help
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Report shows diabetics at risk of dead in bed syndrome AAP - 16-11-2020
A diabetes advocacy group says affordable access to continuous glucose monitoring devices would protect young sufferers from "dead in bed syndrome".
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Diabetic Australians unaware of organ risks AAP - 02-11-2020
A new study has revealed many Australian diabetics don't know about kidney and heart failure - two common, deadly complications caused by the disease.
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We could be doing more to prevent vision loss for people with diabetes Health Times - 20-10-2020
Diabetes-related vision loss is the leading cause of blindness for working-aged Australians. Yet it’s almost entirely preventable.
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Weekly injection could treat type 2 diabetes, new enzyme discovery suggests Health Times - 04-09-2020
A newly discovered protein produced by the liver, and which helps to control blood sugar levels, could potentially revolutionise treatment for type 2 diabetes.
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Australians urged to monitor their diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic Health Times - 17-07-2020
This National Diabetes Week, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Diabetes Australia are urging Australians living with diabetes to look after
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Coronavirus may be triggering diabetes in typically healthy adults AAP - 24-04-2020
Coronavirus presents a bigger risk to elderly diabetics, with the virus even able to induce diabetes in otherwise healthy adults, a new study has found.
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BD Reintroduces its Ultra-Fine(TM) 4mm Pen Needle to Australia Health Times - 31-03-2020
Global medical technology company Becton Dickinson today announced the reintroduction of its diabetes care product the BD Ultra-Fine™ 4mm Pen Needle to Australia.
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New hope for people with diabetes Health Times - 24-10-2019
A new discovery has the potential to slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes. Researchers from Monash University’s Central Clinical
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Study shows gestational diabetes is on the rise AAP - 04-09-2019
Gestational diabetes in Australia is on the rise, particularly among older women and those from non-white backgrounds, according to a study.
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Adults with diabetes now have greater access to a rapid-acting insulin AAP - 03-06-2019
Adults with diabetes will now have greater access to Fiasp, a fast-acting mealtime insulin, thanks to its listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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Study shows vitamin C tablet helps diabetes AAP - 11-02-2019
The consumption of vitamin C has been found to alleviate the symptoms of type 2 diabetes sufferers, according to new Victorian research. A
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A new survey has found that many diabetics are uninformed on needle use AAP - 14-11-2018
Almost half of Australians with diabetes who inject insulin are reusing needles and nearly as many aren't varying injecting sites, a new survey has found.
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Australians are being urged to check-in with a medical professional to prevent diabetes AAP - 14-11-2018
In light of World Diabetes Day, doctors are urging people to check in with a medical professional to catch early signs of the fastest growing chronic condition.
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Carcinogenic liver parasites could save the lives of diabetics with chronic wounds AAP - 05-11-2018
A carcinogenic liver parasite is being touted as a potentially "revolutionary" treatment that could save the lives of diabetics with chronic wounds.
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Thermal imaging improves diabetes related foot ulcer assessment HealthTimes - 04-10-2018
Thermal imaging can better predict a diabetes-related foot ulcer’s size and the healing trajectory than conventional methods, Melbourne-led research has found.

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