Diabetes Australia has partnered with emerging First Nations artist Keisha Leon on the development of new artwork to tell the story of diabetes and its significant impact on First Nations people.
The new artwork was released today as part of Diabetes Australia’s National Reconciliation Week activities.
Dear Australia, Let’s work together to put your health first
COVID-19 caught us by surprise, testing our health system and testing our country in many ways. The good news is that the actions taken to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19 are working – but now we need to take action to avoid a second wave of health problems.
Diabetes Australia, the Australian Diabetes Society and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners are urging people living with diabetes to have their routine pathology and other check-ups to avoid long-term damage to their health.
Around 1.35 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes. For all types of diabetes, keeping blood glucose levels within a target range helps prevent both short-term and long-term complications. This is ensured with regular pathology tests and follow-up appointments with their health professional.
Diabetes Australia and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have developed some important advice to help GPs support people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This includes important information about helping people with diabetes reduce their risk of developing inter-current illnesses and ensuring they continue to access routine care.
Read the advice here.
Australia’s leading national diabetes organisations are encouraging people with diabetes to continue their usual insulin purchasing practices and not stockpile or refill prescriptions more frequently.
The Department of Health has advised that there are no current national shortages or supply issues with insulin, diabetes medicines or products.
Australia’s leading national diabetes organisations are standing together to support people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are unprecedented times. However, Australia’s diabetes community is strong and resilient – and working together we are stronger.
We are united and focused on one thing – supporting and advocating for the health and wellbeing of all Australians with diabetes, and their families and support networks, and diabetes health professionals during this pandemic.
