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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.  

 
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.

 
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

 
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.

 
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.

 
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

 
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.

 
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.

 
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 Victorian

 
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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