Diabetes
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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 - 27-06-2023
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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Diabetic foot disease claims a limb through amputation every two hours AAP - 02-10-2018
It has been described as Australia's least known major health problem, yet diabetic foot disease claims a limb every two hours, researchers say.
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Sharper focus on injection guidelines needed to address rising but preventable complications HealthTimes - 30-08-2018
Lipohypertrophy (fatty lumps under the skin), a debilitating and costly complication of sub-optimal injection technique in people with diabetes, is on the increase.
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Muscle problems could be linked to diabetes HealthTimes - 12-07-2018
A University of the Sunshine Coast academic is working to discover the link between diabetes and a muscle-wasting condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent.
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Diabetes Australia pushes for more type 2 diabetes screening AAP - 09-07-2018
More routine screening for type 2 diabetes in hospitals and GP clinics could save $700 million in health costs annually, Diabetes Australia says.
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Australia's platypus hormone possible weapon against diabetes AAP - 14-06-2018
A hormone found in the venom and gut of the platypus is to be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes by a team of Australian researchers.
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A new study suggests younger type-2 diabetes is bad for the heart AAP - 23-02-2018
A new study suggests younger-onset type 2 diabetes increases the risk of death from heart attack and stroke. The earlier a person is diagnosed
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An Australian study has found a link between gut and type 1 diabetes AAP - 19-02-2018
A person's genetics contribute to an 'unhealthy gut' which is linked to type 1 diabetes, an Australian study has found. Treatments
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Researchers found out that a molecule link may prevent diabetes AAP - 07-02-2018
Finding a way to replenish levels of the molecule, coenzyme Q10, in human cells may help to prevent pre-diabetes, Australian researchers say.
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Ground breaking study shows gestational diabetes link to heart disease HealthTimes - 16-01-2018
A University of Auckland academic is behind a large study that has shown that women who get gestational diabetes are at a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes, hypertension
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World-first type 2 diabetic complications study HealthTimes - 18-12-2017
La Trobe University and Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute will spearhead one of the world’s first population-based studies to advance understanding of the progression
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A study why people with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of dementia AAP - 15-12-2017
Australian researchers will conduct a 'world-first' study to advance understanding of the progression of diabetic complications in people with type 2 diabetes.
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A new high-tech glucose monitoring system approved for kids AAP - 01-11-2017
A new high-tech glucose monitoring system means child diabetics no longer have to prick their finger for a reading. Young Australians living
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Next step for diabetes support app HealthTimes - 17-10-2017
Charles Darwin University researchers are hoping to make a difference to millions of people around the world living with Type 2 Diabetes. After launching the
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