| 03 February 2010 |
| Depression increases risk of diabetes complications |
| Patients with type 2 diabetes who suffer from depression are much more likely to develop diabetes-related complications, according to the findings of a new study. |
| 29 January 2010 |
| Armidale Support Group Vice-President receives Australia Day honours |
| Congratulations to Peter Garland, Vice President of the Armidale-Uralla & District Branch, for receiving an Order of Australia Medal in Tuesday’s Australia Day honours. |
| 25 January 2010 |
| Yellow pea flour may help to create low GI foods |
| A new study suggests that yellow-pea flour may be used as an alternative to wheat flour to produce lower glycemic index versions of typically high GI foods such as breads, biscuits and cakes. |
| 01 February 2010 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring benefits those starting on insulin pump |
| People with type 1 diabetes who wear a continuous glucose monitor at least 70% of the time during their first six months after starting an insulin pump achieve better blood glucose improvements. |
| 28 January 2010 |
| Fasting glucose not insulin sensitivity predicts heart disease risk |
| Fasting blood glucose levels are a better predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than measures of insulin sensitivity according to new findings. |
| 25 January 2010 |
| Cancer drug preserves insulin production in newly-diagnosed type 1 diabetes |
| A new study has found that a drug used to treat some types of cancer can protect the insulin-producing beta cells, preserving insulin production in people with newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. |

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Diabetes presents serious health problems for Australia. Long-term complications can include damage to eyes, kidneys and nerves as well as increased risk of heart disease and stroke. There are three main types: |
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