prevention
Discover the most read articles of 2020
We take a look back at 2020 and the most read articles of the year.
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Nakarri coaches people with 'My health for life'
Nakarri Smith, a proud Mununjarli woman, helps people on the My health for life program to live a healthy life.
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Queensland election priorities 2020
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.
Thursday, 24 September 2020
Chronic disease risk factors during COVID-19
Australians are being urged not to ignore their long-term risk of chronic disease during COVID-19.
Thursday, 23 July 2020
How COVID-19 impacts patients with diabetes
People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing severe complications from COVId-19. Find out why?
Tuesday, 5 May 2020
Study finds gene function that protects against type 2 diabetes
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.
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
What's The Best Measure Of Health?
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.
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
Diabetes Queensland and Fitbit Australia announce new partnership
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.
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Activity trackers help lift exercise levels
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.
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Study looks at impact of artificial sweeteners on children
Artificial sweeteners are a growing part of our diets and in the US are now consumed by at least one in four children.
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Do certain triggers increase risk of type 1 diabetes?
A new study has investigated how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes.
Friday, 5 July 2019
Exercise boosts longevity in middle and old age
A new study shows getting active in middle and old age - even if you weren't active before - can help you live longer.
Friday, 5 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
Queensland removes sugary drinks from hospitals
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.
Monday, 1 July 2019
How long do I have to walk to burn off a glass of alcohol?
Alcohol can be enjoyed by any person in moderation, including people living with diabetes.
Friday, 21 June 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
'She’ll be right’ is wrong when it comes to Queensland men’s health
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.
Friday, 21 June 2019
Popular food ingredient may be a cause of obesity and diabetes
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.
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Substitute plant proteins for red meat to lower risk for heart disease
Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Thursday, 16 May 2019
Sign up for new diabetes eye check
A new national diabetes eye screening program has been launched to make it easier for people to have regular eye checks.
Friday, 29 March 2019
‘Keepsight’ helping prevent diabetes-related blindness
To make it easier for people with diabetes to have regular diabetes eye checks 'KeepSight' - a new eye check reminder program has been established.
Monday, 25 March 2019
The Diabetes Low Down
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.
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
New help for ATSI children and youth affected by type 2 diabetes
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
Monday, 18 March 2019
Exercise in the pursuit of happiness
The physical benefits of exercise are well known - it helps our bodies move and function better at all stages of life.
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Michaela gets her kicks spreading a love of exercise
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.
Friday, 22 February 2019
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