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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.
 
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.
 

Be Well – Know your BGL

Knowing Your BGL is a first step to taking control of your health. Knowing your BGL is about health - not disease - and provides you with the chance to look after your health and stay healthy. The 2002 Be Well – Know Your BGL campaign featured swimming legend Susie O'Neill who urges all Australians to know their BGL and reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. As an athlete, Susie knows the importance of healthy eating and exercise but is fully aware that prevention is the best defence against type 2 diabetes. 'Just as many people know their cholesterol and blood pressure, people should know their blood glucose level. In that way, you can take control of your health,' Susie said.

There are plenty of ways to find out how healthy you are:

• Follow the links to the online self-test 'scratchie' used for the first time in a health campaign. Roll your mouse over the scratch panels and scratch away to find out your health indicators. BE SURE TO EMAIL THE SCRATCHIE TO A FRIEND by inserting their email address in the box on the scratchie.
• Learn what your BGL results mean

By asking your doctor about your BGL at your next visit could help you take measures to stay in the best possible health. If current health trends continue, Diabetes Australia expects the number of people with diabets to reach 1.7 million by 2010. Knowing your BGL could reverse this trend and lead the way to better health. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented.

Following the success of the 2002 'Be Well–Know Your BGL' message, a second stage was added to the campaign in 2003 - 'Pre-diabetes. Act Now!' This message targets people most at risk of diabetes… those who have reached the pre-diabetes stage, click here to see the campaign.

The 2004 campaign Make the Connection shows people how to make the link between diabetes, heart disease and stroke to ward off these health problems before they arise. Click here to visit the Make the Connection campaign.

 

 

 

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Downloads and links
Find useful fact sheets, links and downloads.
DIAS
Available to NDSS Sub-Agents to assist in providing accurate information about diabetes.
Audio fact sheets
If you have vision impairment, our fact sheets are now available in audio.
Diabetes Atlas
Look at diabetes in your area.
Positions Vacant
Click here for job opportunities at Diabetes Australia-NSW.
Risk reduction book
Reduce your risk of diabetes or complications with this helpful book.