Top 10 articles for 2023 5 December 2023 Perhaps unsurprisingly the top stories during 2023 were related to the availability, or otherwise, of medications. The nationwide shortage of Ozempic hit the headlines at the start of 2023, and concerns still remain high for those struggling to access a regular supply. Several months later the potential withdrawal of Fiasp from the PBS understandingly sparked angst and distress in the community. These two issues were a major driving force behind the launch of our Spark Change platform. We have committed to fight for change on these issues, plus others. We urge you to add your voice on topics that concern you here. While Ozempic and Fiasp took out the top two spots for the most read articles on our website in 2023, the following eight articles were not far behind. Accessing your HbA1c results online through My Health Record Diabetes Australia welcomes cheaper, more convenient access to medicines Pain, numbness, burning? It could be peripheral neuropathy Recommended vaccinations for those living with type 2 diabetes Bionic pancreas approved by FDA Tube-free insulin pumps Pholcodine withdrawn: What you need to know about cough suppressants this winter Three commonly asked questions about exercise and diabetes
Media releases 9 May 2026 Research reveals genes may determine who benefits most from popular weight-loss and diabetes medicines New research supported by Diabetes Australia has confirmed that a person’s genes can influence how well widely used diabetes medicines... Continue Reading
Blog 30 April 2026 A mother’s courage, a son’s resilience: facing diabetes together Leigh's youngest son has type 1 diabetes. She shares their journey and tells other mums of newsley diagnonsed children that Continue Reading
Blog 31 March 2026 Searching to improve diabetes treatment and prevention strategies Professor John Wentworth received funding from the Diabetes Australia Research Program in 2022 to develop a finger prick blood test to diagnose type 1 diabetes early, well before symptoms appear. Continue Reading