GPs are now better prepared to manage the enormous increase of type 2 diabetes in Australia after the release of the latest edition of the new “General practice management of type 2 diabetes 2016-2018” handbook.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), in conjunction with Diabetes Australia, have launched their revised guidelines designed to support GPs and help them to diagnose and manage diabetes more effectively.

Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd is recalling 4 batches of GlucaGen HypoKit in Australia. The GlucaGen HypoKit is indicated for the ‘treatment of severe hypoglycaemic reactions which may occur in the management of diabetic patients receiving insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents’.

Diabetes Australia Walk to Work Day is on in just four weeks and organisers are saying “no more excuses, no more previous engagements.” Get walking today and start the path to a healthier workplace and a healthier you.

The annual event, now in its 19th year, encourages employees and employers to build walking into their everyday lives – not just on Friday 7 October 2016, but every day.

New Resource for Australians living with diabetes

MedAdvisor Ltd has launched a new tool that allows people living with diabetes to order their consumable products and ensure accurate supply in pharmacy.

A new report shows almost 70 per cent of Australians with diabetes find peer support helps their diabetes self management, improves their wellbeing, and helps them connect to health services.

“Peer support provides people with the opportunity to share knowledge, experience, emotions, ideas and concerns with other people with diabetes,” said Dr. Jessica Browne from the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes.