New research into the combined impact of stress and diet on the heart health of people with diabetes could pave the way to new treatments reducing the risk of heart attacks in some people.
Four new diabetes research studies in Queensland have been funded through new grants announced by Diabetes Australia
There may be good news for people living with diabetes with researchers hopeful they have uncovered a way to prevent kidney damage, one of the most common complications of diabetes.
Leading diabetes organisations have highlighted the dramatic increase in gestational diabetes affecting women during pregnancy and putting great pressure on maternity hospitals and requiring new approaches before, during and after pregnancies.
Up to 500,000 Australian women could develop gestational diabetes over the next decade.
Diabetes Australia continues to enhance its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership team with the appointment of widely respected Kamilaroi-Yuwaalaraay diabetes educator Grace Ward.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Manager Chris Lee said Grace brought a wealth of experience in First Nations diabetes management and engagement to Diabetes Australia.
I’ve always been a pretty stressed and highly strung sort of person. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at 19 years old, my immediate reaction was to work super hard at getting it “perfect” (classic overachiever!). I’ve never been able to afford an insulin pump, so managing with injections has obviously NOT been “perfect”. There are times when I get so frustrated because I’m doing everything “right” but my BGLs aren’t reflecting that. I’ve really had to let go of the idea of managing it perfectly, and focus on celebrating small wins – like an entire night within my target range!
People with diabetes have been hit extra hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only has the pandemic impacted their physical health – with disrupted access to diabetes services and the higher risk of serious COVID-19 related illness – but for more than 40% of people with diabetes, COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental or emotional health.
