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25.01.2022 Every minute of every day, a person with diabetes will face decisions, thoughts, worries and fears about their diabetes management, and the future impact diabet...es may have on their health. The daily burden of living with diabetes can be significant. Its estimated that people with diabetes face up to 180 diabetes-related decisions every day. Thats more than 65,000 extra decisions a year. Diabetes is relentless. Diabetes distress, anxiety and burnout are real complications of diabetes. This National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Australia is launching Heads Up on Diabetes - a new campaign focusing on the mental and emotional health impact of living with diabetes. National Diabetes Week provides us with an opportunity to have an important community conversation about the real impact diabetes can have on a persons mental and emotional wellbeing. This is a conversation we need to have. #NDW2020

25.01.2022 Hear from Diabetes Victoria’s health professionals and learn more about diabetes management, where you can find information and support in the Echuca area! We have two separate sessions for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Register now and don’t miss out!

25.01.2022 Healthy eating tips for Ramadan: If you live with diabetes and are observing Ramadan it is important to understand the impact fasting and other lifestyle cha...nges can have on your blood glucose levels. With only a short duration between iftar (dinner meal after sunset) and suhoor (breakfast meal before dawn), your food choices are important. For those living with diabetes, you want to make sure you eat foods that provide a good balance of nutrients, and will keep your blood glucose levels stable. Ideally, you should speak with your diabetes healthcare team to help support you through your fast. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/ramadan_healthyeating You can also call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 to have a chat about your concerns and any support you need. #DiabetesVic #Ramadan #Ramadan2020 #SafeFasting #Ramadananddiabetes #diabetesmanagement #fasting

24.01.2022 Everyone has that one healthy snack they go to when hunger kicks in. But maybe youre sick of the same old same old? Help a fellow Facebooker out. Share your ...favourite healthy snack below. Inspire us all to new heights of delicious healthiness.

24.01.2022 Gestational diabetes is now the fastest-growing type of diabetes in Australia. The number of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes has more than doubled ove...r the last 10 years alone. Stopping this trend is an important part of reducing the number of people who develop type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Australia, along with the Australian Diabetes Society, the Australian Diabetes Educators Association, and the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society, recently developed a position statement outlining what needs to be done to help women lower their risk of developing gestational diabetes and to provide appropriate support if they develop the condition. Providing women with the support they need to stay healthy pre, during and post-pregnancy will help many women address lifestyle-related risk factors and reduce the number of women developing the condition. Read our position statement here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/15785

24.01.2022 How are you been feeling during this #StayAtHome time? Snacking more? Exercising more? Becoming best friends with your couch? Now that things are slowly starting to open up around the country what habits will you be leaving behind - or carrying forward? Tell us your thoughts!

22.01.2022 As one of Queenslands most recognisable radio personalities, ABC Brisbanes Kelly Higgins-Devine knows what it is like to work under pressure. But what a lot o...f people dont know is that Kelly is also managing the day-to-day challenges of living with type 2 diabetes. I was diagnosed about a decade ago after developing gestational diabetes, Kelly says. Its been a rollercoaster and one of the things that a lot of people dont realise is that it can be tough mentally. Theres plenty to think about every single day. I have to think about my diabetes before I leave the house, during work, at lunch, at night. I have to factor diabetes in to so many different choices I make during the day." And then you are left worrying you havent done a good enough job. You always think could I have made better choices? It has been really helpful talking with a mental health professional about some of the challenges Ive faced living with diabetes. Reaching out and talking to someone helped me feel like I wasnt alone and I learnt some important skills to help me look after my mental health. It isnt easy but I keep working at it. If I had a message for people it would be speak up, get help. If youre feeling down today it doesnt always have to be this way, and its really important that you take of yourself the best you can. ***If youre living with diabetes and would like a free 45-minute conversation with a health care professional please call us on 1800 533 744. #NDW2020 #HeadsUpDiabetes

21.01.2022 MEDICAL MILESTONE: A Melbourne woman has defied doctors and diabetes to live a long and interesting life. Anna Moresby has clocked up more than 80 years, which is pretty impressive given she was told shed be lucky to get to 30.

21.01.2022 Dont miss Heads Together - Australias biggest online discussion about mental health and diabetes. The panel will feature real stories from real people - al...l with real experiences to share and discuss. Participants will be encouraged to share their thoughts, experiences and questions - you wont want to miss it. Lets get our heads together and talk mental health and diabetes. Discussion will begin at 7:30pm EST. Wednesday 15th July.

21.01.2022 For Mens Health Week we spoke to Tyson, a fourth-generation cattle farmer running around 600 head of cattle at his familys farm near Mt Gambier, about what it...s like to manage diabetes while working on a farm. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was ten so I havent really known anything different, but I think the main thing is you need to be prepared, Tyson said. For instance, I always need to keep enough insulin pens with me. Its a two-hour round trip to get new ones so you dont want to be caught short. Its an even bigger trip to see my endocrinologist but its not something I can skip. I mean its important for my health but I also need him to certify my truck license which I need to drive the tractor on the farm. It used to be pretty tough when I was pricking my fingers to take my blood glucose levels. Im not going to lie it got difficult to take my kit everywhere. Testing your glucose levels on a farm isnt easy. Youve got to get your kit out in the middle of mustering. Your hands are covered in dirt, cow poo, you never know what your hands are covered in. Now Im using Freestyle Libre which makes it easier to test my blood glucose levels when Im out working. Its just easy access, I can wave it over the sensor and this just helps me improve my diabetes management and my mental health. The best thing about farming is that every day is different. There is always something to do and Im certainly not going to let diabetes keep me from doing what I love.

21.01.2022 Alan was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after starting a new life in Australia with his wife, six kids and $500 in his pocket. Life was tough. He worked hard. ...Keeping healthy was not a top priority. But there were serious health complications to come. This is Alan's story. https://ifihadknown.com.au/alans-story/

20.01.2022 How does our Annual Giving Day work? For every $1 you donate today to JDRF Australia, our generous individual donors or supporters will match it. This means you...r donation of $50 turns into $100, $100 to $200 and so on! Are you ready to have your gift matched? Head to www.charidy.com/jdrf and donate to vital type 1 diabetes research. P.S. you can also leave your personal message of support!

20.01.2022 Watch this space. National Diabetes Week is heading your way.

20.01.2022 The National Diabetes Week is focused on the mental and emotional health of people living with diabetes. The Heads Up on Diabetes Campaign aims to raise aware...ness of the mental and emotional challenges of managing diabetes and highlight the services and support available to the diabetes community. For more information & resources https://headsupdiabetes.com.au/ See more

20.01.2022 Steph is a young mum, managing a young baby, plus managing diabetes. Shes written a blog post about her daily juggling act and where she gets support. Here are... her top tips: 1. Be kind to yourself 2. Talk to someone 3. Look for encouragement 4. Dont go it alone Read more of Stephs story here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/15778 #headsupdiabetes #ndw2020

19.01.2022 Anxiety is often a healthy response to a perceived threat. For most people, anxious feelings go away after the threat has passed. For some people, the fear b...ecomes so intense and long lasting that it starts to affect daily life, including work, school, relationships and diabetes management. If you feel this way, you may have an anxiety disorder, but you are not alone. There are many things you can do to reduce your anxiety. Read our Heads Up on Diabetes and Anxiety Factsheet for more information on seeking help: https://headsupdiabetes.com.au//20200711_DA_NDW2020_Fact-S If you need a bit of extra support - Beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800

18.01.2022 Need a laugh? Youll love reading these tips from our friends at Beyond Type 1 with clever ways to social distance and have a little fun while doing it. Stay safe everyone! #BigLittleChanges

18.01.2022 Its R U OK?Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today were calling on Australians to learn what to say af...ter R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. Theres more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before theyre in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where were all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

17.01.2022 Nurses.. most of us will have some contact with them from time to time, but for people living with diabetes, nurses play a central role in their life. Did you ...know? In Australia, 85% of credentialled diabetes educators are registered nurses. World Diabetes Day 2020 is all about highlighting the role of nurses in the prevention and management of diabetes. Nurses are on the front line of diabetes healthcare and in the era of COVID-19, there has never been a more important time to acknowledge the people who make a difference in the lives of people living with all types of diabetes. Do you have a nurse in your life that has made a positive difference to your diabetes management? This World Diabetes Day, let them know you appreciate them by sharing a video of yourself thanking them! How? It's simple! We are asking people living with all types of diabetes, to put a story up thanking the nurses that have made a difference. Don't forget to tag us so we can share! All videos will be collected and be part of a larger campaign video for World Diabetes Day 2020.

17.01.2022 Life can have its challenges. Throw in diabetes and a global pandemic, its no surprise some people might be feeling frustrated, sad, worried, down or depressed.... So, lets talk about it. During National Diabetes Week we are offering people with diabetes the opportunity to have a free confidential, informal discussion over the phone with a psychologist. Call 1800 637 700 to book a 45-minute conversation today. Get the support you need to help you look after your mental health. #NDW2020

16.01.2022 900 Thats the number of diabetes-related decisions a person with diabetes will make between now and National Diabetes Week. Diabetes is relentless. Diabetes di...stress, anxiety and burn out are real. Lets talk diabetes and mental health this National Diabetes Week.

16.01.2022 A collaboration between the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC), Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) and patient education specialists Healthily present P...atient Education Resource Library (PERL) - an innovative way of delivering health education that will enable to send diabetes education materials to people via email or SMS. To know more information about PERL, visit website here: nadc.net.au/perl

15.01.2022 Heres a handy checklist to help with returning to school. Key things to do include checking that your childs diabetes management plan and information is up-...to-date and ensuring supplies are in date and replenished. Some anxiety is normal in these extraordinary times, but its important to reach out for support if your child is feeling overwhelmed or very anxious. Back to school checklist: - Help your child to pack their bag, plan their lunches, get their uniform ready, and talk to them about what they hope to do in their school day - Debrief about the school day when you pick them up - Talk to your child and school about additional monitoring and review their diabetes management plan if needed - Restock and replenish school supplies and hypo kits - Ask for support if you need it the staff at your childs school want this transition to be positive for your child and family - Encourage your schools staff to refresh their knowledge by completing the free Diabetes in Schools online training

14.01.2022 Every week more than 2000 Australians with diabetes are signing up for eye check reminders with KeepSight. Have you signed up yet? Visit www.keepsight.org.au and make an appointment today. #JulEYE #KeepSight

13.01.2022 **Breaking News*** What a great start to National Diabetes Week. Diabetes Australia, JDRF Australia and the Heart Foundation have welcomed the Federal Governmen...ts $47 million investment in research to help fast-track new treatments for diabetes and heart disease. The Minister for Health, Greg Hunt MP, today announced a four-year program to speed up research into preventing, diagnosing and treating diabetes and heart disease. Diabetes Australia welcomes this important investment and we are confident this $47 million boost will contribute to life-changing research for people with diabetes. "This investment will help Australia to fast track the development of new medicines and technologies." - Diabetes Australia CEO Professor Greg Johnson You can read the full press release here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/media-releases/15775 #NDW2020 #HeadsUpDiabetes

13.01.2022 MamaBetes is a podcast all about preconception, pregnancy and motherhood while living with type 1 diabetes. Podcast creators Ash, Carleigh and Rachel connecte...d through the online peer support group Bump, Baby and Beyond where they have shared their motherhood journey. Online groups and diabetes podcasts are both great ways to stay connected to the community from home! To find online peer support groups for people living with diabetes like Bump Baby and Beyond visit: diabetesvic.org.au/support-groups Follow MamaBetes on social media: Facebook facebook.com/MamaBetes Instagram @Mamabetes_podcast Twitter @MamaBetes #DiabetesVic #PeerSupportGroups #Mamabetes #diabetes #podcast

09.01.2022 Admit it, when you hear the term food groups you automatically think of that colourful pyramid we all learned in primary school Well, that pyramid is sti...ll a good starting point. Diabetes Tasmanias Laura Scott takes us through some of the most important food groups that should be part of everyones approach to eating healthy. She also talks about her personal favourites and gives tips on how to get more of these essential foods into your diet. Watch the video below.

09.01.2022 Did you catch our Live Facebook Q&A today with Diabetes Tasmanias Accredited Practicing Dietitian Laura Scott? Make sure you go back and give it a watch if yo...u missed it! Eating well is important for everyone, however its especially important for people with diabetes. Laura takes us through the importance of good nutrition and how eating well can impact your health. Stay tuned for more videos with Laura this week!

09.01.2022 Of course we do -Theme for World Diabetes Day 2020

07.01.2022 One of the things that happens when someone develops type 2 diabetes is that the body loses its ability to respond to insulin. Insulin helps regulate the amount... of glucose in a persons blood. Understanding how and why this happens is an important part of developing new treatments and thats exactly what Dr Kim Loh, head of the Diabetes and Metabolic Disease laboratory at St Vincents Institute of Medical Research, is doing. We spoke to Dr Loh, who was awarded funding from the Diabetes Australia Research Program in 2019, about his diabetes research. My lab is interested in investigating why the body stops responding to insulin as it should, he said. We are currently trying to identify the critical molecules that cause the destruction of insulin producing beta cells. If successful, these studies could provide valuable new information to help researchers develop new treatments and therapies that could prevent people from developing type 2 diabetes. Great work, Dr Loh! Do you want to support important research like this? Go to our Dance4Diabetes page and donate! Every $ counts and goes towards improving the lives of people with diabetes. https://dance4diabetes.org.au/

07.01.2022 As Mens Health Week 2020 wraps up for another year, we wanted to say thank you to the community for being so engaged with the content we shared and joining us ...in talking about some heavy topics. In saying that, we would like to ask the men of the community for something. If you could give one piece of advice to another man with diabetes, what would it be? It can be as little or as much as you like there is no right or wrong answer, it just has to come from the heart.

04.01.2022 Today Diabetes Australia has received reports from a number of people with diabetes who have downloaded the Australian Government COVIDSafe app to their smartph...one and have experienced connection problems with their continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) apps. Diabetes Australia has advised the Department of Health that there may be an issue. If your clients have downloaded the COVIDSafe app and use a smartphone app with their CGM, they may wish to closely monitor to see if they have any connectivity issues. If your clients are worried, they should temporarily uninstall the COVIDSafe app from their phones. If your clients have experienced any issues since downloading the COVIDSafe app, please let us know at [email protected]. We will update you as soon as more information comes to hand. See more

04.01.2022 We have various Aboriginal resources available on the Diabetes Victoria website; including short videos on diabetes and pictorial guides on various topics such ...as healthy eating, managing my diabetes, exercise and diabetes, my feet and diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy. Find them by visiting: diabetesvic.org.au/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander Diabetes Victoria Artwork by Emma Bamblett - Wemba Wemba Title: Journey, Commitment & Respect #DiabetesVic #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

04.01.2022 Register now for our FREE webinar ‘Eat and Move Well with Diabetes Victoria’! Learn more about getting back to healthy habits, how the food we eat is can affec...t our mood and how exercising can help manage type 2 diabetes. Register at: bit.ly/eatmovewell2 Don’t miss out! For more info, get in touch: [email protected] #DiabetesVic #EatandMoveWell #diabeteswebinar #diabeteseducation #type2diabetes

04.01.2022 Does the thought of strength-related exercises make your eyes glaze over? Dont worry, we arent suggesting people suddenly start benching weights like Arnold ...Schwarzenegger. Simple strength exercises can help people feel healthy and are an important part of staying active during COVID-19. Personal trainer Erwin Ly takes us through some simple strength exercises that can be done at home, in the garden or even the park. Lets get moving and Be Healthy. Please note, if any of the exercises in this video are unfamiliar to you, or you believe they are not right for you, please do not try them at home. Please contact your healthcare team first to discuss seeing an exercise physiologist in person. Its always better to be safe.

04.01.2022 National Diabetes Week is right around the corner! Starting with the Kellion Victory Medal, Diabetes Victoria honours those who have lived with diabetes for... 50, 60, 70 years or more. Reaching this milestone is a celebration of courage, determination, resilience and teamwork. Tune in to our special podcast episode to hear from our 80-year Kellion Victory Medal recipient, Anna Moresby. Anna has experienced dramatic changes in diabetes management over eight decades, has been an eyewitness to life-changing developments in the diabetes world and has significantly contributed to establishing Victorias peer support network! Listen to our podcast: diabetesvic.org.au/NDW2020 #DiabetesVic #NDW2020 #80ReasonstoCelebrate #NationalDiabetesWeek

03.01.2022 This week we discussed the importance of keeping up your T1D checks, tests and examinations despite COVID-19 and social distancing measures. So, what check ups should you be having? How often? Heres our handy guide to ensure youre staying healthy and happy in 2020 and beyond.

01.01.2022 As National Diabetes Week comes to a close, we wanted to remind everyone in our community that when it comes to discussing diabetes and mental health, we are no...t just talking to those living with diabetes. Whether you are a caregiver, partner, parent to or child of someone living with diabetes, stress, anxiety and diabetes burnout can affect you as well. It is important to talk with your loved ones and remind them that you are on this journey together. If you feel you are unable to cope, remember that you should also speak up and seek assistance. The NDSS Helpline is there for you too. Simply call: 1800 637 700. There are also a number of online groups created specifically for those caring for someone living with diabetes. Visit Diabetes Australia to find out more about where you can go for assistance.

01.01.2022 Whether it is the flu, gastro or even COVID-19, its really important to have a sick day management plan before you get sick Have a look through the check list ...below to see what your plan might cover. If you dont have a sick day management plan talk to your Credentialled Diabetes Educator or CDE today. Be Prepared. Be Healthy.

01.01.2022 World Diabetes Day is next Saturday, but we’re celebrating all month long as November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Check out what’s on across our social medi...a this month, come and join in the celebrations! Next week, we're launching a special podcast, blog post and videos dedicated to the theme; ‘Diabetes: Nurses make the difference’ so don’t forget to tune in to our Facebook and Instagram for a bunch of exciting content! #DiabetesVic #WDD2020 #WorldDiabetesDay #ThankYouNurses #NursesMaketheDifference #DiabetesAwarenessMonth