Diabetes: more than a spiralling health issue 14 November 2014 Diabetes and its complications are leading causes of death, illness and disability in Australia. An AIHW report in 2010 forecast that type 2 diabetes would become the number one cause of disease burden (combining death and disability) in the next 5 years. The number of people diagnosed continues to grow by around 280 new cases every day. Approximately 1.7 million Australians are affected when we include all types of diabetes. In a new Diabetes Australia report commissioned from Deloitte Access Economics, the productivity impact of this highly prevalent, chronic health condition has been quantified.
Media releases 13 May 2025 The time is now for clear labelling of sugar content on sugary drinks Diabetes Australia is proud to stand with the Rethink Sugary Drink Alliance in today’s call for mandatory labelling of teaspoons... Continue Reading
News 12 May 2025 New insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health reveal alarming rise in diabetes New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal a concerning increase in diabetes prevalence among Aboriginal and... Continue Reading
News 5 May 2025 Warning about fake diabetes ads and endorsements of products Diabetes Australia is alerting our community to the rise of fraudulent advertisements and scams for bogus products, including those that... Continue Reading