staying well

The 2020-21 Federal Budget has a number of measures which may be useful to people living with diabetes.

What you need to know about complementary medicines

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.

What is the link between diabetes and dementia?

National Stroke Week runs from 31 August to 6 September 2020

Spring has sprung - Now is a great time of the year to get those walking shoes on and explore nature.

A look at factors that can increase your risk of bowel cancer

After a month of devotion and restraint it is easy to go overboard with the delicious treats. Eating slowly, focusing on the feel, taste and sensation of chewing each mouthful will help set you for the day.

Is takeaway food safe during COVID-19?

Don't miss out on your blood checks, such as HbA1c

Tips for maintaining physical activities during social distancing

Here is a list of the most pertinent information for people with type 1 diabetes about COVID-19 as we know it today.

Drinking water every day is important for everyone, but when're living with diabetes you're more susceptible to dehydration.

If your blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, you may have pre-diabetes.

During the warmer months it may be tempting to sit on the couch in the air-con watching your favourite show or the cricket. To be your healthiest self, it's important to stay active.

Regular exercise changes the composition of the gut bacteria and may play a crucial role in skeletal muscle function and endurance.

There are some great physical health benefits that can happen when you cut down on drinking including.

Here are a few things you might want to consider leaving behind for a happier year in 2020.

Setting goals which are more achievable can be done using the SMARTER acronym.

Try our five top tips to take a positive step towards good health

It's the start of a new year and a perfect time to review your medications.

A smartphone app and wrist-worn heart rate monitor is helping patients with type 2 diabetes get the exercise they need to cut blood sugar levels.

More Australians are being hospitalised each year for diabetes complications that could potentially be avoided by earlier diagnosis and better management

A diagnosis of diabetes may mean your doctor has suggested you make changes to your diet. This may be a good time to become wiser about your regular eating pattern, but does that mean you need to follow a "diabetic diet"? 

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

A simple blood test could help predict whether someone with diabetes is at risk of having a stroke, according to researchers. US scientists have identified elevated levels of a protein in the blood of people with diabetes which could indicate stroke risk.

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.

Exposure to light in the hours leading up to bedtime, in particular, the light from electronic devices and television, may be affecting your health, including your weight and blood sugar levels, according to study published in Physiology & Behavior.

There are some startling conclusions being drawn about fluoridation and its effect on type 2, but none from reputable sources.

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance such as decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise

Your GP is invaluable to help with your day-to-day medical needs for diabetes and other health conditions and liaises with any medical specialists on your behalf.

If you live with type 1, use a pen for insulin injections, and want to reduce the burden diabetes places on your life, the OzDAFNE program may be your ticket to an easier future

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

Geoff Ferguson has an important message for his diabetes community: "Don't do what I did. Wear the right footwear."

More than 11 million Australians are living with a chronic condition and would benefit from exercise.

Thank you to all our Members who took part in the policy survey recently. We received a lot of valuable information and will be using this to lobby for change.

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

A new study funded has found that taking 500mg of vitamin C twice daily can help those with type 2 diabetes by lowering elevated blood glucose levels .

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

While lower limb management in diabetes needs no introduction, the upper limb often gets overlooked as a key area of maintenance in diabetes treatment.

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

Hearing loss and diabetes are two of Australia's most common health concerns and there is a link between the two conditions.

An IDF survey gains an understanding of the knowledge of cardiovascular disease among people living with type 2 diabetes.

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.

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.

To have success with New Year goals, they should be specific and achievable.

Vision boards are a visual representation of your goals and they can be a great way to help you prioritise your hopes, goals and positive intentions for the coming year.