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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.
 

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Support

Diabetes Australia-NSW provides a network of Branches and Support Groups across NSW to provide help and encouragement for people living with and at risk of diabetes. Diabetes Australia-NSW’s network of Branches and Support Groups provides support to people living with diabetes right where they live. This is a valuable benefit of Diabetes Australia-NSW membership.

Branches and Support Groups can help by:

  • Providing support for people with diabetes and their families.

  • Holding regular meetings that allow members to hear from guest speakers on a range of issues relating to diabetes including the latest management techniques, research studies, equipment and products for people with diabetes, information on complications and the newest lifestyle ideas and dietary information.

  • Supporting Parent Support Networks and Young People's Groups (for those aged 18 to 40 years).

Read about what some of our Support Groups have done at Support Network Stories.
To find your nearest Support Group, call 1300 136 588 or download our Support Network Guide.

Advocacy

One of our prime roles is to advocate on behalf of all people with diabetes and their families.
If you have any questions or need help in dealing with legal matters, workplace problems or other issues of discrimination, please contact us on 1300 136 588.

When required, we refer to the Anti-Discrimination Board and offer education to the workplace.
Diabetes Australia-NSW lobbies government and other bodies on behalf of people with diabetes. We have added our support to a number of projects including the correction of health professional staff shortages and health professional training issues under our Being Heard campaign.

For School Students

For students, parents and teachers experiencing problems at school, the Diabetes kidsandteens Careline is available for advice from our paediatric diabetes educators. Please call 1300 136 588.

 

 

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