Diabetes Australia
19.12.2008
On 1 January 2009, the Australian Government will be increasing the Registrant contribution for supplies under the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). Read More
Diabetes Australia
12.12.2008
Diabetes Australia is calling for targeted national screening of pregnant women with a recall system to help treat the increasing incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) following the first national report on gestational diabetes. The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare’s Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, 2005-06. Read More
Diabetes Australia
05.12.2008
Diabetes Australia affirms that people with type 2 diabetes cannot reverse or cure their condition as it is a lifelong condition. However diabetes can be more effectively managed and medication may no longer be required if a healthy lifestyle is adopted.
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Diabetes Australia
14.11.2008
On the 13th of November 2008 as a lead up to World Diabetes Day the Australian Senate passed through two motions officially recognising World Diabetes Day and called on the Australian Government to continue their support in turning diabetes around. Read More
14.11.2008
Racing legend Alan Jones will announce a new partnership between Diabetes Australia and A1 Team Australia to turn diabetes around through increasing education on the risk factors of type 2 diabetes. Read More
13.11.2008
Diabetes Australia is supporting a global campaign to light iconic buildings in blue to mark the United Nations (UN) observed World Diabetes Day on 14 November. Read More
12.11.2008
Kate Ceberano, one of Australia’s iconic singers, is lending her voice to Diabetes Australia and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to join the global campaign to raise awareness of diabetes for World Diabetes Day 14 November. Read More
12.11.2008
To coincide with World Diabetes Day 14 November, Diabetes Australia has brought together eight young Australians living with type 1 diabetes to take on the challenge of Mt Kosciuszko tomorrow. Read More
31.10.2008
The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, will this Saturday launch the ‘Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Pump Program’ – a new collaboration between the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Diabetes Australia and the Department of Health and Ageing. Read More
Diabetes Australia
31.10.2008
The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, will this Saturday launch the ‘Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Pump Program’ – a new collaboration between the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Diabetes Australia and the Department of Health and Ageing. Read More
Diabetes Australia
31.10.2008
From 1 November 2008 the ‘Type 1 Diabetes Insulin Pump Grant Program’ will be accepting applications. Read More
27.10.2008
Media release by Research Australia on the launch of a new Diabetes Australia and Research Australia information sheet. Read More
Diabetes Australia
20.10.2008
Diabetes Australia applauds the Australian Government’s launch of the national media campaign which aims to reduce Australia’s obesity figures through physical activity. Read More
Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance
17.10.2008
The Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance has applauded a new government media campaign aimed at reducing obesity as a major investment in Australia‟s future health. Read More
Ben Graham
16.10.2008
People living with type 1 diabetes in Australia are now living longer and Ern Arthur is just one example. Read More