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!
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.
