Diabetes Australia

Australians urged to prepare for resurgence of flu
Australians are being urged to prepare for a potential resurgence of the flu and get vaccinated early.
Friday, 8 April 2022

We’re unifying with Diabetes Australia
In April 2021 members of Diabetes Queensland voted yes to a merger with Diabetes Australia.
Friday, 11 February 2022

Diabetes Australia research dollar targets Queensland rugby league clubs
Diabetes Australia funding is helping QUT research find out if delivering chronic disease prevention through rugby league clubs saves men from developing type 2 diabetes.
Thursday, 7 October 2021

National Diabetes Week 2021
This year, National Diabetes Week runs from 11 – 17 July and the national campaign will focus on challenging diabetes related stigma.
Wednesday, 9 June 2021

Historic vote creates a unified voice for people with diabetes
Members of Diabetes Queensland and Diabetes NSW & ACT have agreed to merge with Diabetes Australia.
Tuesday, 4 May 2021

Australian adults with diabetes & the COVID-19 vaccine
Australia’s peak diabetes organisations are encouraging all Australian adults with diabetes to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as the vaccine is available to them.
Friday, 19 February 2021

Kidney disease a serious complication for those with type 2
1.2 million Aussies with type 2 diabetes are not aware of the impact of kidney disease or heart failure.
Monday, 9 November 2020

New position statement for gestational diabetes
A dramatic increase in gestational diabetes could see 500,000 women and babies affected over the next decade
Wednesday, 26 August 2020

$47 million boost for diabetes research
Diabetes and heart research bodies welcome Federal Government’s $47 million boost for life-saving research
Monday, 13 July 2020

Australians with diabetes take a double hit from COVID-19
People with diabetes have been hit extra hard by COVID-19 which has had a negative impact on their mental or emotional health.
Monday, 13 July 2020

National groups work to ensure availability of essential medicines
Australia's leading diabetes groups and the Pharmacy Guild are working together to ensure the availability of essential medicines
Monday, 6 April 2020

A message to the diabetes community
Australia’s leading national diabetes organisations are standing together to support people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Access to CGM and Flash expanded
The Federal Government has announced changes to the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Initiative, opening access to this life changing technology to thousands more Australians living with type 1 diabetes.
Monday, 3 February 2020
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