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03 July 2009

Diabetes Australia-NSW is aware that concerns have been raised about a possible link between glargine (Lantus) insulin and cancer.

01 July 2009

Fast food giants agree to reduce advertising targeting children

Seven of Australia’s fast food chains have agreed to only advertise food options that meet specific nutrition criteria in children’s television programs.

24 June 2009

Sleep apnoea common in those with type 2 diabetes and obesity

If you have type 2 diabetes and are carrying too much weight, then there’s a good chance you may suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea.

22 June 2009

Snoring pregnant women at higher risk of gestational diabetes

Women who snore when they are pregnant are at four times greater risk of developing gestational diabetes than women who don’t snore.

Twenty teams compete in the 14th annual Diabetes Corporate Cup

The prestigious New South Wales Golf Course at La Perouse played host to one of the year’s highly regarded charity tournaments - the 14th Diabetes Corporate Cup. Coincidentally, the Cup was held on 14 April!

Host and founder of the Diabetes Corporate Cup, Jack Newton, was there to offer advice to the 20 teams as they made their way around the 18 holes.

After the game, a pleasant BBQ dinner was enjoyed during Cup formalities including a fund raising auction. At the end of the evening, Jack Newton offered a personal thank you to all the participants.

Diabetes Australia-NSW and the Junior Golf Foundation, congratulates the winners with special mention to the Sponsors and prize donors of this year’s event: A. H. Beard, Australian Golf Digest, Harvey Norman, Jack Newton Apparel, Optus Blackberry, Subaru Australia and Sunbeam.