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07 July 2008
Low GI diet reduces cancer risk
 
A new Italian study says a low Glycemic Index diet may reduce the risk of developing cancer.
 
02 July 2008
Medicare item looks to prevention
 
The Federal Government has introduced a new Medicare item aimed at identifying people at high risk of type 2 diabetes and stopping the disease before it is diagnosed.
 
03 July 2008
Diabetes link for men whose sisters have PCOS
 
Men whose sisters have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
 
26 June 2008
People with type 1 satisfied with newer insulins
 
People with type 1 diabetes who take the newer insulin analogues report greater satisfaction and better quality of life.
 

New to diabetes: what next?

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes you probably have many questions. You may be feeling confused, scared or angry. These are common reactions.

Diabetes Australia-NSW can help to answer your questions and provide you with support.

The NDSS

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is a free program sponsored by the Australian Government that subsidises the cost of blood glucose testing supplies and offers free needles and syringes to people who use insulin.

If you are an Australian resident and have been diagnosed with diabetes, you are eligible for enrolment in the NDSS. The registration form must be signed by a doctor or credentialled diabetes educator. More information if you are not registered with the NDSS.

Please note, however, that registration with the NDSS is different to membership of Diabetes Australia. View more information on becoming a Diabetes Australia-NSW member.

Diabetes education

Most communities in NSW offer Diabetes Education services; find the nearest Diabetes Education Service to you.

Learning about healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, the diabetes team, blood glucose monitoring and preventing complications can help you to live well with diabetes.

Page last updated: 17 March 2008

 

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