gestational diabetes
GDM increases long term risk for type 2 diabetes
New research indicates that GDM increases the long term risk risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Nurses change lives for people living with diabetes
The care nurses give to people with diabetes makes a difference to people living long and healthy lives with this chronic condition. This World Diabetes Day on Nov 14 puts a spotlight on nurses' work and their achievements.
Thursday, 12 November 2020
Can we learn from Victoria's COVID experience?
Diabetes Queensland wants to learn from Victoria's Peer Support Program and how it kept members connected during the harshest COVID lockdown in the country.
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Nurses are in the spotlight this World Diabetes Day
This World Diabetes Day, Diabetes Queensland joins with the International Diabetes Federation to celebrate the important role nurses play in caring for people with diabetes.
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Diabetes Queensland Peer Support Group annual online forum
Diabetes Queensland hosted our Annual Support Group Forum via Zoom this year and people from around the state joined in.
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Tourism Whitsundays pivots to help people with diabetes
Tourism Whitsundays is partnering with Diabetes Queensland to encourage people affected by diabetes to join the charity.
Monday, 14 September 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
Diabetes takes a toll on mental health
This National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Queensland is asking the public to be aware of the extra pressure diabetes places on the 256,000 Queenslanders living with diabetes.
Sunday, 12 July 2020
Wiradjuri man leads powerful Diabetes Queensland meeting
Diabetes Queensland marked National Reconciliation Week with a powerful Zoom meeting where staff were urged to acknowledge the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, past and present.
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Cassie's experience with gestational diabetes
Cassie talks with Diabetes Queensland about her personal account with gestational diabetes.
Tuesday, 16 June 2020
Test helps identify mums at risk of type 2 after GDM
Scientists have made a discovery that could help predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes.
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Are free foods really free?
Ideally, a free food for people living with diabetes is considered to have only a small amount of carbohydrate, 5 grams or less per serve.
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Water is even more important with diabetes
Drinking water every day is important for everyone, but when're living with diabetes you're more susceptible to dehydration.
Thursday, 5 March 2020
There’s no such thing as a silly question
Asking for help is an important step towards getting the professional support you need, and we are here to help you.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Smart insulin patch could monitor and manage glucose levels
Researchers in the US have developed a smart insulin-delivery patch that could one day monitor and manage glucose levels in people living with diabetes and deliver the necessary insulin dosage.
Thursday, 6 February 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
Needle pricks could be a thing of the past for people with diabetes
New study suggests noninvasive spectroscopy could be used to monitor blood glucose levels.
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Four things to let go of for a happier year
Here are a few things you might want to consider leaving behind for a happier year in 2020.
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
SMARTER Resolutions
Setting goals which are more achievable can be done using the SMARTER acronym.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
New algorithm predicts gestational diabetes
A new computer algorithm has been developed that can predict women in the early stages of pregnancy, who may be at a high risk of gestational diabetes.
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
New insulin compound could improve diabetes therapy
In a promising discovery that could improve the delivery of insulin and diabetes therapy, scientists have developed a non-fibrillating form of human insulin.
Monday, 13 January 2020
Four cool snack ideas for the hot weather
Fresh, cold fruit and veggies cut into chunks or sticks make a refreshing snack on a hot day
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Get on top of your meds in 2020
It's the start of a new year and a perfect time to review your medications.
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
GDM diagnosis may be missed in rural areas
Pregnant women in rural and remote areas may be missing out on being diagnosed with gestational diabetes due to problems with blood testing.
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Crystal's story
Crystal shares her story and personal experience with gestational diabetes
Friday, 8 November 2019
Gestational diabetes risk after pregnancy
Despite the prevalence of gestational diabetes in Australia most people aren’t aware the risks don’t end when the pregnancy does.
Friday, 23 August 2019
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