prevention

As Queensland heads to the next election, Diabetes Queensland has been talking to our politicians to highlight our priorities for diabetes prevention, diagnosis, and management.

Australians are being urged not to ignore their long-term risk of chronic disease during COVID-19.

People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing severe complications from COVId-19. Find out why?

An international research study led by researchers from the Universities of Helsinki and Oxford has identified a genetic variant that protects against type 2 diabetes.

Many people who are working hard to manage their weight tend to worry about the number on the scale. However, how much you weigh isn't always a good indicator of whether you are healthy.

Diabetes Queensland is pleased to announce a Principal Partnership agreement with Fitbit Australia. The announcement which comes in the lead up to World Diabetes Day signals Fitbit Australia's strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of the diabetes community.

Researchers at the University of Manchester have conducted the largest ever review of the effect of movement-monitoring devices, such as pedometers, on the activity of individuals with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Artificial sweeteners are a growing part of our diets and in the US are now consumed by at least one in four children.

A new study has investigated how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes.

A new study shows getting active in middle and old age - even if you weren't active before - can help you live longer.

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.

With Queensland removing sugary drinks from its hospitals and health services from today, the 19 leading health and community organisations behind Rethink Sugary Drink have applauded the Queensland State Government's commitment to putting health before profits.

Alcohol can be enjoyed by any person in moderation, including people living with diabetes.

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.

More than half of Queensland men are unhappy with their bodies, a new study has found. The research revealed that 54 per cent are unhappy with their body shape and weight and one in four men frequently feel anxious or depressed.

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.

Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

A new national diabetes eye screening program has been launched to make it easier for people to have regular eye checks.

To make it easier for people with diabetes to have regular diabetes eye checks 'KeepSight' - a new eye check reminder program has been established.

A new campaign 'The Diabetes Low Down' has been launched to raise awareness of how 'hypos' affect people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who take insulin.

Nearly $4m in funding to develop, pilot and implement new, culturally appropriate programs in Northern Australia to help Indigenous children and youth affected by type 2 diabetes

The physical benefits of exercise are well known - it helps our bodies move and function better at all stages of life.

As an exercise physiologist, I'm a firm believer in the positive power of exercise. It's easy for me to believe as I see these benefits first-hand on a daily basis with a wide range of patients.