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How pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is changing. Here’s what this means for you

How Australian pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes is set to change, with new national guidelines released today.

The Conversation · Jun 22, 2025

For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, which carry serious health risks. Complications include heart disease, kidney failure and vision problems.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2024

Canberra Liberals promise diabetes prevention campaign

There would also be an education campaign on gestational diabetes.

The Canberra Times · Oct 9, 2024

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Which blood sugar monitor is best?

Monitoring the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood is vital if you have diabetes. You get results in real time, which allows you to adjust your medications, exercise and food accordingly.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023

Hunter diabetics face high hospitalisation rate

The Hunter hospitalisation rate is the third highest in Australia and twice as high as parts of Sydney.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2023

Cost of living crisis affecting health outcomes for Australians with diabetes, nurse warns

People living with diabetes are having to choose between paying for rent or the food needed to manage their condition.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

GPs urge change to ‘nonsensical’ rules for approving glucose monitors for diabetes patients

Exclusive: New scheme for subsidised monitoring devices stipulates only diabetes specialists can certify patient access

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022

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Diet changes fighting Australia's silent epidemic

Lifestyle changes shown to be putting type 2 diabetes into remission

The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2022

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