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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.

JellyBean Picnic - For kids age 0-12 years

The JellyBean Club

The JellyBean Club is designed to educate and support kids with diabetes under the age of 12 years. Benefits for JellyBean Club members include a personalised certificate, the annual JellyBean family picnic and a quarterly newsletter called JellyBean Scene.

Then, once you hit 13, it's time to move on! Are you a Bean or a Teen? If you are a JellyBean and want to continue receiving JellyBean Scene instead of the teenage newsletter, just call Gavin Cox on (02) 9552 9953.

The JellyBean Picnic

The JellyBean Picnic, held annually, is a wonderful opportunity for children with diabetes and their families to get together for a fun and educational day. For parents there is the opportunity to discuss any issues or questions with the diabetes educators present on the day.

Read about the 2008 JellyBean Picnic.

The next JellyBean picnic will be held on 25 October 2009. If you are already a member of the JellyBean Club we will send you the registration form for the picnic closer to the date.

For more information, please call the Customer Care Line on 1300 136 588.

New Members Pack

For Kids
• Approved Bus Card permit, which says you are allowed to eat during a journey
• Diabetes kidsandteens Careline card
• Copy of the latest newsletter – JellyBean Scene for 12 years and under
• Copy (DVD or video) of Professor Bumblebee's Guide to Type 1 Diabetes.

For Parents
• A booklet called Is it you, them or diabetes? Available for ages 0 – 2, 2 – 4, 5 – 7, 8 – 12.
• Making Healthy Food Choices booklet
• Issues – Diabetes Australia-NSW magazine four times a year
• Three Information Sheets for support persons about type 1 diabetes
• Diabetes Australia-NSW product price list
• National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) order form
• Special offer flyers

We’d love to have you join us as a member – it’s easy!
Click here to see the member fees and categories for information on how to join or renew your membership.