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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.
 

Diabetes Prevention

Do you have high blood pressure?
Are you overweight?
Has someone in your family had type 2 diabetes?

If so, you are at risk of type 2 diabetes.

We know that 1.2 million Australians have diabetes, yet half of these don’t know it yet. A further 2 million Australians have pre-diabetes, however many more are at risk.

 

Check if you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

If you answer yes to one or more of the following then you are at risk of type 2 diabetes.

• I am over 45 years of age and have high blood pressure
• I am over 45 years of age and overweight
• I am over 45 years of age and one or more members of my family has/had diabetes
• I am over 55 years of age
• I have heart disease or have had a heart attack
• I have/had high blood glucose levels during pregnancy (gestational diabetes)
• I have/had recorded a borderline blood glucose level or been told I have/had impaired fasting glucose (IFG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), pre-diabetes
• I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and am overweight
• I am over 35 years of age and I have Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islanders, Indian sub-continent or Chinese cultural heritage

If you answered yes to one or more of these risk factors it is important to talk to your doctor at your next visit. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle.

 

Be Well – Know Your BGL

Our “Be Well – Know Your BGL” campaign encouraged all people to ask their doctor for a blood glucose level test and to be aware of the risks factors of type 2 diabetes.

 

Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes - also known as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) and Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

If you have pre-diabetes, living a healthy lifestyle is your best defence against developing type 2 diabetes.

The 'Pre-diabetes. Act Now!' campaign provides more information about prevention.

 

Invigorate magazine

The new 16-page Invigorate magazine has been developed with information and motivation tips to help people prevent type 2 diabetes. To get your copy call 1300 138 588 or Contact Us.

Businesses can also take action to ensure their employees stay healthy and productive.

 

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