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Brisbane lights bridges blue for National Diabetes Week
Story Bridge and Victoria Bridge in Brisbane will glow blue to announce it’s 2020 National Diabetes Week.
Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Diabetes Queensland and Fitbit Australia announce new partnership
Diabetes Queensland is pleased to announce a Principal Partnership agreement with Fitbit Australia. The announcement which comes in the lead up to World Diabetes Day signals Fitbit Australia's strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of the diabetes community.
Wednesday, 30 October 2019

A real fighter marks 50 years with diabetes
Fifty years after she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Bundaberg's Maria Lavaring received a medal to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
Garun marks 60 years of living with diabetes
Sixty years after he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Samford's Garun Snow received a medal to mark the occasion.
Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Preventable hospital admissions for diabetes on the rise
More Australians are being hospitalised each year for diabetes complications that could potentially be avoided by earlier diagnosis and better management
Monday, 15 July 2019
Brisbane’s Story Bridge lit blue for diabetes this National Diabetes Week
On Wednesday 17 July, as the full moon rises, the Story Bridge will be bathed in blue light in support of all Queenslanders living with diabetes.
Friday, 12 July 2019

Help spread the word for National Diabetes Week
This National Diabetes Week (July 14-20), Diabetes Queensland is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to increase earlier detection and promote action.
Friday, 21 June 2019

Wear the right footwear, Ferg urges
Geoff Ferguson has an important message for his diabetes community: "Don't do what I did. Wear the right footwear."
Thursday, 18 April 2019
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