In a world without microscopes, diseases were known by their observable symptoms. Unbeknownst to the Ancient Greek physicians who coined the term, the name ‘diabetes’ (meaning ‘a siphon passing water’) lumped together several conditions [...]
Australia is experiencing a shortage of Ozempic also known as semaglutide. This shortage is impacting many patients with type 2 diabetes who can’t get access to this extremely effective glucose-lowering drug. What is Ozempic? [...]
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations has officially started in Australia. The Australian government has developed a plan to have as many Australians as possible vaccinated by the end of 2021. The rollout plan outlines four [...]
Last year, kidney disease killed 4.5 million people around the world. By 2030, it is estimated that 14.5 million people will have end-stage kidney disease1. This means they will need a kidney transplant or depend on [...]
People with diabetes have been recognised as a “high-risk” group during the COVID-19 pandemic. This risk is not related to an increased chance of becoming infected with COVID-19 compared to those without diabetes. Rather, it [...]
A high blood glucose (sugar) level first thing in the morning can be very confusing. Especially if you have been taking your diabetes medication and following your dietary plan. Here we explain some of the [...]
Every 5 minutes, one person is diagnosed with diabetes in Australia. That’s 280 more people with diabetes every day. Around 1.2 million Australians have diabetes. Around half a million more Australians are estimated to have [...]
Most people with diabetes understand how important it is to manage their blood glucose levels. This is because poor control of glucose levels can lead to a number of serious problems. These problems can be [...]
