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    • What is diabetes
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    • Myths & facts
    • Diabetes in Australia
    • Diabetes globally
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  • Prevention

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    • Diabetes risk factors
    • Type 2 diabetes risk calculator
    • Prevention programs and services
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  • Living with diabetes

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    • Just been diagnosed
    • Managing diabetes
      Managing diabetes

      • Managing type 1 diabetes
      • Managing type 2 diabetes
      • Managing gestational diabetes
        • Healthy eating for gestational diabetes  
        • Safe exercise for gestational diabetes 
      • Your healthcare team
      • Annual cycle of care
      • Medicines for your diabetes
      • Preventing complications
        • Bladder and kidneys
        • Blood pressure
        • Coeliac disease & diabetes  
        • Depression and mental health
        • Eye health
        • Diabetes and your feet  
        • Healthy skin
        • Heart disease
        • Diabetes & influenza (the flu)
        • Pneumococcal disease & diabetes
        • Diabetes & sexual health
      • Diabetes care plans
    • Blood glucose monitoring
      Blood glucose monitoring

      • Blood glucose level range 
      • Hypoglycaemia (hypo) and hyperglycaemia 
    • Diabetes & daily life
      Diabetes & daily life

      • Healthy diet for diabetes 
        • Carbohydrates, protein and fats 
        • Should I drink alcohol?
        • Reading food labels 
        • Coeliac disease & diabetes  
      • Exercise & diabetes 
      • Diabetes & mental health 
        • Diabetes Counselling Service
      • Diabetes technology
        • Types of diabetes technology
        • Diabetes technology resources
      • Driving with diabetes
      • Traveling and diabetes
      • Visiting or moving to Australia
      • Diabetes in the workplace
      • Diabetes at school 
      • Sick day management
      • Diabetes in emergencies
      • Pregnancy and diabetes
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit
      Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit

      • Connecting with community
      • Diabetes resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
      • Training for health practitioners
    • For family and carers
    • For kids and teens
      For kids and teens

      • DiaBuddies
    • Diabetes resources
      Diabetes resources

      • Diabetes fact sheets
      • Multicultural resources 
      • Diabetes in pregnancy multicultural resources  
      • Diabetes resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
      • Recipes
      • Useful websites  
      • Diabetes support groups
      • Type 2 diabetes risk calculator
      • About the NDSS
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        • International publications
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      • Federal election platform 2022
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    • Diabetes Australia Research Program
    • Current research projects
      Current research projects

      • DiRECT-Aus and type 2 diabetes remission
      • Current research opportunities
    • Strategic research partners
    • Research organisations
    • Help us find a cure for diabetes
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    • Best practice guidelines
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      • Absolute cardiovascular risk
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      • The 4Ts
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We want a future where diabetes can do no harm. We need your help as we unite in the fight against Australia’s biggest health crisis. Speak Out and help us to Spark Change.

Together, we can change lives.

Millions of Australians are living with diabetes, and the impact is significant. People with diabetes are at the heart of everything we do at Diabetes Australia. We know that no one understands diabetes better than you, and that’s why your views and opinions are so important.

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The changes we're fighting for

Airport security and diabetes medications and devices

9 November 2023

With diabetes medical devices becoming more advanced and more accessible, some people living with diabetes have told us they are having challenges getting through airport security screening. We want to spark change to ensure rules are applied consistently and airport workers are educated so we can improve the experience for people living with diabetes.

SHARE YOUR VIEWS >

More funding for research

12 July 2023

Diabetes research saves lives and creates hope. But over the last ten years investment in diabetes research has been reduced even as more people are diagnosed with the condition. We need to increase funding to ensure Australia’s world-class diabetes researchers have the funding and resources they need to continue their work.

SIGN THE PETITION >

End diabetes stigma

16 August 2023

Diabetes Australia is part of a global movement to end diabetes stigma. We want to amplify the voices of the diabetes community to put an end to diabetes blame and shame. Around the globe, experts agree that a significant shift is necessary to combat diabetes stigma. This shift begins with a united commitment from every corner of the diabetes community.

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Early diagnosis of T1D

13 July 2023

Every year 640 Australians, including many children, are hospitalised in potentially life-threatening conditions because the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes are missed. Australia needs a national education campaign so that everyone knows the 4Ts – the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes.

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Ozempic shortage

13 July 2023

The latest type 2 diabetes medicines are helping people lose weight and better manage blood glucose levels. The most well-known of these medicines is Ozempic (semaglutide). But tens of thousands of Australians living with type 2 diabetes do not have regular access to the medicine.

ACT NOW >

CGM for All

12 July 2023

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash glucose monitoring (Flash GM) technology has changed the lives of tens of thousands of Australians living with type 1 diabetes. There are thousands of other Australians who would benefit from this technology but can’t access it because it is too expensive. Share with us how subsidised access to CGM or Flash GM would improve your diabetes management and your quality of life.

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What change will you spark? 

“Over my 40-year journey with type 1 diabetes, the cost of living with the condition has been and still is extremely stressful: it’s both emotionally and financially draining. From the time I was diagnosed, I witnessed my immediate family struggle financially and emotionally too. To be honest, I don’t know how Mum and Dad did it. From the age of 18, I have worked to keep myself alive. Is it easy? NO WAY!

I welcome and encourage the Federal Government Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia. More needs to be done about the costs to keep people living with diabetes alive. I’m thankful for the changes that have already happened; however, more needs to be done. Take away some of the stress, especially for people like me, who work full time to fund our diabetes journey. Thank you.”

– Rachelle, lives with type 1 diabetes

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How we've united for change

When Australia’s diabetes community is united in the fight for change, we can achieve anything.

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    News 10 November 2023

    ‘Green lane’ for people with diabetes to navigate airport security

    Some Australians living with diabetes are experiencing distress getting through airport security screening, so Diabetes Australia is taking action to educate workers and improve the experience for people living with diabetes.
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  • News 18 September 2023

    Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

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  • News 17 August 2023

    Update on Fiasp insulin

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  • Tubeless insulin pump for diabetes
    News 23 June 2023

    Diabetes Alliance submission to the Health Technology Assessments Policy and Methods Review

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When Australia’s diabetes community is united in the fight for change, we can achieve anything.
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