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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.
 

2010 Calendar of Events

Celebrity Tennis Day - Sunday 7 February 2010
Sixteen high profile celebrities will help raise funds for people living with and at risk of diabetes at this fun event.

NSW Corporate Games - Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 March 2010
The charter of the Corporate Games is to 'encourage fitness & health in the workplace'.

Diabetes Corporate Cup - April 2010 (Date TBC)
A series of Stableford golf tournaments held throughout Australia.

The Great Australian Bite – April 2010
Host a bite and support diabetes research.

Diabetes Awareness Week - Sunday 11 to Saturday 17 July 2010
Alerting people to their risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Buzz Day – Friday 17 September 2010
Our annual merchandise fundraising campaign raising funds to take the sting out of diabetes.

The JellyBean Picnic - A Sunday in October 2010 (Date TBC)
A chance for children with diabetes and their families to get together for a fun and educational day.

Seven Bridges Walk - Sunday 31 October 2010
A fundraising walk over the Seven key bridges in Sydney.

The Buzz Ball – Saturday 13 November 2010
A fun night full of food, wine and entertainment, helping us to help those affected by diabetes.

World Diabetes Day - Sunday 14 November 2010
Aims to highlight the rising prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Raffles - throughout the year
Enter for your chance to win one of 10 great prizes. Runs twice a year.

Kids and Teens Camps - throughout the year
Camps for children and teens with diabetes.

 

Education Events

Connecting the Dots seminar in Crookwell - Tuesday 16 March 2010
Sessions will be conducted by local Health Professionals and from Diabetes Australia –NSW. Bookings essential. Book by 12 March 2010.

SEMINAR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Dubbo Seminar on Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular Disease - Saturday 17 April 2010
Screening, detection and medical/surgical interventions for the treatment for peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease - An active learning module.

SEMINAR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Diabetes Update Wollongong- For Pharmacists and Pharmacy Assistants
Find out more about diabetes care and management. Presented by a Diabetes Australia NSW Diabetes Educator and Dietitian.

Beat It program - throughout the year
Personal Trainers with specialised knowledge of type 2 diabetes and its prevention and management through exercise, will become a reality thanks to this new program by Diabetes Australia-NSW.

Shopping Tours - throughout the year
 Learn how to read food labels and make healthy food choices.

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