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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders health professional sits with a client, showing pages in a diabetes booklet.

Benefits of registering with the NDSS

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The NDSS is funded by the Australian Government to support people living with diabetes and is administered by Diabetes Australia. There are many advantages for people living with diabetes if they sign up to the NDSS.

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

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What happens AFTER gestational diabetes?

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It's one thing to manage gestational diabetes, but what happens after the baby is born? This article looks at what new Mums should be aware of to keep an eye on their blood glucose levels.

Thursday, 17 June 2021

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Overnight blood glucose levels

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Blood glucose levels that fluctuate during the night can be frustrating. We look at why it happens and troubleshoot the reasons.

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

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Assessing basal insulin

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Basal testing will help you check if your long-acting insulin doses are right for you. Your diabetes team can help you assess and monitor your basal insulin doses.

Friday, 25 September 2020

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Exercise and why blood glucose levels go up

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Why can glucose levels sometimes rise when we exercise? This articles outlines the usual reasons why glucose levels can rise and the safe limits of BGLs and ketones to exercise.

Friday, 25 September 2020

Hypoglycaemia symptoms

Are you aware of hypoglycaemia?

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Dangerously low blood glucose levels, or hypoglycaemia, need to be identified so people with diabetes can take action to avoid them, such a eating or drinking suitable food and drink.

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Diabetes and carb counting

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The carbohydrates (or carbs) we eat have the most impact on our blood glucose levels. Understanding which foods contain carbohydrate and learning to carb count lets you know how much carb you're eating at any one time.

Thursday, 6 August 2020

No pain, no gain?

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Is it good to feel pain when exercising? Should you exercise before or after eating? We take a look at some of the common myths around exercise and put the record straight.

Thursday, 6 August 2020

Should I give a new medication a go?

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Your feedback to your GP about your experience with the medication you’re taking, as well as your regular pathology results, will help guide decisions to change or when to start a new medication. Here's a list of reasons you may need to change your medications.

Thursday, 28 May 2020

Eid food

Nine tips for a healthy Eid ul-Fitr

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After a month of devotion and restraint it is easy to go overboard with the delicious treats. Eating slowly, focusing on the feel, taste and sensation of chewing each mouthful will help set you for the day.

Friday, 22 May 2020

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COVID-19 and NDSS Services

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Managing the daily routine of diabetes can be a little tough right now with the restrictions on movement and socialising.

Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Screen light at night and how it affects your diabetes

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Exposure to light in the hours leading up to bedtime, in particular, the light from electronic devices and television, may be affecting your health, including your weight and blood sugar levels, according to study published in Physiology & Behavior.

Friday, 21 June 2019

Popular food ingredient may be a cause of obesity and diabetes

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Research from Harvard reports propionate, a widely used ingredient that helps prevent mould from forming on foods, may pose an increased risk for obesity and diabetes. Calcium propionate is found in some baked goods, dairy products, processed meats, vegetable products, and egg and fat-based desserts.

Thursday, 23 May 2019

Can I eat fruit if I have diabetes?

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People living with diabetes often ask "Can I eat fruit?" We take you through the facts to help you decide what's right for your diabetes management.

Thursday, 18 April 2019

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Research backs Vitamin C to lower BGLs

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A new study funded has found that taking 500mg of vitamin C twice daily can help those with type 2 diabetes by lowering elevated blood glucose levels .

Friday, 29 March 2019

Diabetes-related proteins at high resolution

Discovery changes cure studies

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US researchers report that type 1 diabetes could be delayed following a study on animals where certain defective cells were removed.

Friday, 22 March 2019

Monitoring Your BGL

How to make BGL monitoring work for you

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When you live with diabetes, self-monitoring your blood glucose levels helps you see the effects of food, exercise, medication and illness on your BGLs.

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Ryzodeg insulin pen

Pros and cons of new insulin Ryzodeg

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Ryzodeg was added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on August 1, 2018, after an "early experience program" with direct supply by prescribing endocrinologists.

Thursday, 16 August 2018

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