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04 March 2010

A message from the CEO of Diabetes Australia-NSW on Australian Government Health Reforms

The Australian Government yesterday announced major reforms to Australia’s health and hospital system.

26 February 2010

Diabetes increases dementia risk in older people

British researchers have found that older people with mild cognitive impairment are three times more likely to develop dementia if they have diabetes.

09 March 2010

Combined diet and exercise the key to improving insulin resistance

Combining diet and exercise rather than diet and exercise alone leads to significantly greater improvements in body fat distribution and insulin resistance, according to the findings of a new study.

04 March 2010

Salt intake linked with stroke, heart disease risk

A new Italian study suggests that by lowering our salt intake we could substantially reduce the amount of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide.

For General Practitioners & Allied Health Professionals

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 about one million Australians are diagnosed with diabetes, however for every one diagnosed, another is undiagnosed. An estimated 2.1 million Australians have pre-diabetes.

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.