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Brisbane’s bridges lit blue for National Diabetes Week
From Sunday 11 July, the Story and Victoria Bridges will be bathed in blue light in support of all Queenslanders living with diabetes.
Wednesday, 7 July 2021

NDSS registration form gets an update
An updated NDSS registration form makes it easier for people with diabetes to get the support they need.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021

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

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
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
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