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 20 July 2024 Expert modelling shows huge cost savings for diabetes technology New research shows continuous glucose monitoring devices can dramatically reduce the risk of life-threatening diabetes-related complications including blindness, cardiovascular disease... Continue Reading
Media releases 18 July 2024 Uniting for technology access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Diabetes Australia is calling on the government to support access to life-changing diabetes technology for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander... Continue Reading
Blog 18 July 2024 Cheryl’s story Cheryl’s journey with type 2 diabetes began 15 years ago when she was diagnosed unexpectedly during a routine blood test. “It turned my world upside down." Continue Reading