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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
New research grants announced for Queensland
A new app linked with a heart rate monitor could be key to helping more people incorporate physical activity into their diabetes management. The new app is one of a number of new research programs to receive funding from Diabetes Australia.
Wednesday, 17 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
Dietitian makes a difference in the Torres Strait Islands
Diabetes Queensland and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service have formed a partnership to provide an exciting dietetics program in Thursday Island and the Northern Peninsula Area. Kiah Peterie, who has an undergraduate Science degree and a Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics, has lived and worked on Thursday Island for the past two years in one of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Trainee positions.
Friday, 5 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
Western Qld opens its doors to diabetes professionals
Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) and CheckUP are funding Diabetes Queensland to help clients and health professionals get regular access to the latest diabetes care and treatments.
Friday, 21 June 2019
Living with Insulin gives you updates and corrects myths
Diabetes Queensland is offering an important new learning opportunity for anyone using insulin or about to start using insulin. Introduced earlier this year, Living with Insulin is a free, three-hour session for about a dozen people designed to clarify and refresh your knowledge about insulin use
Friday, 17 May 2019
A crown fit for a Winx win
Diabetes planets aligned when champion of champions Winx was being led into the winner's circle after her last race at Royal Randwick earlier this month.
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Diabetes Qld supports families and children living with T1
About 230 people, including 50 children with type 1 diabetes, attended Diabetes Queensland's first Diabuddies Day at Nerang's Terrin Training, with most of the children wearing Super Hero outfits.
Friday, 22 March 2019
New events for children and families living with type 1 diabetes
Children with type 1 diabetes and their families want to meet and spend time with others who live with the condition, so Diabetes Queensland is about to host its first Diabuddies Day.
Thursday, 21 February 2019
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