Yesterday we had the pleasure of acknowledging two very special members of the Australian diabetes community.

Neill Decker OAM and Ian Rodwell AO both received Outstanding Achievement Awards from Diabetes Australia for their contribution to diabetes leadership and research.

What better way to kick off Men's Health Week than with a #DiabetesStory.

Rod was generous enough to share his experience of living with diabetes with us and the community.

Rod's story begins the way too many diabetes diagnoses stories do - with a trip to the emergency room.

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.