| 07 July 2008 |
| Low GI diet reduces cancer risk |
| A new Italian study says a low Glycemic Index diet may reduce the risk of developing cancer. |
| 02 July 2008 |
| Medicare item looks to prevention |
| The Federal Government has introduced a new Medicare item aimed at identifying people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and stopping the disease before it is diagnosed. |
| 30 June 2008 |
| Being fit protects against the metabolic syndrome |
| Low fitness levels may be linked to the metabolic syndrome, say Finnish researchers. |
| 03 July 2008 |
| Diabetes link for men whose sisters have PCOS |
| Men whose sisters have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. |
| 26 June 2008 |
| People with type 1 satisfied with newer insulins |
| People with type 1 diabetes who take the newer insulin analogues report greater satisfaction and better quality of life. |
| 25 June 2008 |
| HbA1c levels linked to mortality |
| Higher HbA1c levels, even in those without diabetes, has been linked to increased risk of early death. |

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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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