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03 February 2010
Depression increases risk of diabetes complications
 
Patients with type 2 diabetes who suffer from depression are much more likely to develop diabetes-related complications, according to the findings of a new study.
 
29 January 2010
Armidale Support Group Vice-President receives Australia Day honours
 
Congratulations to Peter Garland, Vice President of the Armidale-Uralla & District Branch, for receiving an Order of Australia Medal in Tuesday’s Australia Day honours.
 
01 February 2010
Continuous glucose monitoring benefits those starting on insulin pump
 
People with type 1 diabetes who wear a continuous glucose monitor at least 70% of the time during their first six months after starting an insulin pump achieve better blood glucose improvements.
 
28 January 2010
Fasting glucose not insulin sensitivity predicts heart disease risk
 
Fasting blood glucose levels are a better predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than measures of insulin sensitivity according to new findings.
 

Weight Management: Introduction

Australians are being urged to eat better and become more active in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over 60 per cent of Australians are classed as either overweight or obese.

Research tells us that carrying too much weight can increase your risk of health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Estimates say 80 to 90 per cent of people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Having these risk factors may mean you need to check if you have pre-diabetes.

Lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and becoming more physically active can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, especially if it is caught in the pre-diabetes stage. Learn more about pre-diabetes here.

Get healthy now

Diabetes Australia-NSW has developed resources to targeting Australian’s increasing incidence of overweight and obesity:

• Achieving Balance for Good Health (PDF): provides information important for achieving a healthy lifestyle.

• Tips for the whole family: the best way for children to lose weight is to involve the family.

• Healthy Activity Kit: includes a useful pedometer.

• Chair Exercises for the mobility impaired (PDF): read how you can exercise from the comfort of your chair.

• Get great ideas in the Keeping active and healthy eating page of this web-site.

 

Page last updated: 17 March 2008

 

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