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vaccinations for those living with type 2 diabetes Bionic pancreas approved by FDA Tube-free insulin pumps Pholcodine withdrawn: What you need to know about cough suppressants this winter Three commonly asked questions about exercise and diabetes
Blog 1 June 2026 Rebuilding after the fall: Brett Findlay’s story of recovery and resilience Brett Findlay had just started a new job when he learnt he had type 1 diabetes. He figured he could manage diabetes by keeping his blood glucose levels consistently low. Then, one fateful day, he had a severe hypo. In this raw episode of Life on the Level, Brett talks about hypo unawareness, rebuilding after trauma, and the enduring strength of family. Continue Reading
Blog 1 June 2026 Life on the level podcast: returning for season 2 Life on the Level podcast is back with season 2. Hosted by young Aussies Isabella Magee and Sebastian Harris, this season explores what it's really like to live with type 1 diabetes; the challenges, the wins, and all the messy bits in between. Continue Reading
News 27 May 2026 Tzield listing a game-changer for early-stage type 1 diabetes The first new therapy for type 1 diabetes in nearly a century, which works to delay the need for insulin therapy in type 1 diabetes, has been approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Continue Reading