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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.
 

Manage your weight and lifestyle

Staying active and healthy is your best protection against developing type 2 diabetes - the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia. On this page you'll find the latest information to help you maintain an active lifestyle, healthy diet and optimum body weight.

Increase your physical activity

Download a physical activity plan (PDF).

Eat good food

Download a healthy eating guide (PDF).

Child's play

Keeping children fit and healthy is particularly important in the fight against rising levels of childhoods obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Read some Hip 'n' Healthy ideas (PDF) to help children stay active and eat good foods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DIAS
Available to NDSS Sub-Agents to assist in providing accurate information about diabetes.
Downloads and links
Find useful fact sheets, links and downloads.
Risk reduction book
Reduce your risk of diabetes or complications with this helpful book.
Diabetes simulation
Watch, listen and learn how you could be affected by diabetes.
Cycle of care
A guide to managing your diabetes.
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