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Symptoms for Type 1 Diabetes may occur suddenly and include:
- Excessive thirst
- Frequent urination including bedwetting
- Excessive hunger
- Unexplained weakness and fatigue
- Weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Vaginal discharge or itch in young girls
- Nausea and vomiting
The symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes have a gradual onset. They can be easily missed or mistaken as part of the normal aging process. They include:
- Blurred vision;
- Tiredness;
- Urinating more frequently;
- Feeling thirsty all the time;
- Numbness and tingling in the feet or legs; and
- Recurrent infections.
If these symptoms occur, you should see a doctor.
Reviewed April 2008
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Media release. New health services from 1 July
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 July, families will have access to a whole range of new health services - including a $150 voucher for teen dental care; a free health check for kids about to start school; and a guide to kids' health and development for parents.
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Jul 2008
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Preventing diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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One of the best ways to prevent type 2 diabetes is to be aware of the risk factors, signs and symptoms so you can act promptly if you believe you are at risk. The earlier type 2 diabetes is diagnosed and treated, the lower the risk of developing its serious complications and the greater the chance that it can be controlled (at least initially) without the need for medication.
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May 2008
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Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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Information about the Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre (DVDC).
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Apr 2008
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Blood glucose monitoring is recommended for all people with diabetes as it is a valuable diabetes management tool which can help to give you a sense of control and freedom. Regular testing of blood glucose levels (BGL) can reinforce your healthy lifestyle choices as well as inform you of your response to other factors.
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Mar 2008
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Weight management
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Australians are being urged to eat better and become more active in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over 60 per cent of Australians are classed as either overweight or obese. Research tells us that carrying too much weight can increase your risk of health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Mar 2008
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Managing your weight
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Being overweight or obese not only increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers and gallstones, it also makes diabetes harder to manage.
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Mar 2008
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NDSS - Keeping down the cost of chronic illness
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an Australian government initiative, which provides a range of subsidised blood glucose and urine testing reagents, syringes and insulin pen needles for people with diabetes. Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA-Vic), is the agent for this scheme in Victoria.
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Nov 2007
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Keeping your weight up
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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A guide for adults with diabetes experiencing unwanted weight loss or difficulty keeping their weight up.
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Aug 2007
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How to select a weight management service to help prevent and manage diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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This information will assist you in the process of selecting a weight management service that suits your needs and is both safe and effective. It provides tips on weight loss, criteria for selecting a service and a list of suitable websites to explore.
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Jul 2007
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Pre-diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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In pre-diabetes, the body does not respond properly to insulin, the hormone that helps to control levels of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. As a result, blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes.
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Jul 2007
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Diabetes - are you at risk?
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Anyone can develop diabetes at any age, but some of us are at particular risk of type 2, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes.
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Jul 2007
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Diabetes - diagnostic tests
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Better Health Channel
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There are various tests your doctor may perform if you have symptoms of diabetes. These include a random blood sugar test, a fasting blood sugar test and an oral glucose tolerance test.
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Oct 2006
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Hyperglycaemia
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Better Health Channel
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Hyperglycaemia means too much glucose is circulating in the blood. When blood glucose is persistently high, a diagnosis of diabetes is made. Most people have either Type I or Type II diabetes. Some people may have conditions that can cause diabetes, such as Cushing's syndrome, pancreatitis or liver disease.
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Sep 2006
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Diabetes and blood glucose monitoring
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myDr
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Keeping track of your blood glucose level is an important part of managing diabetes mellitus (commonly known as diabetes).
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Aug 2006
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Diabetes and urine glucose monitoring
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myDr
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Although used in the past to self-monitor diabetes control, urine glucose testing has been largely replaced by self blood glucose monitoring using a small, personal meter.
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Aug 2006
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Diabetes explained
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National Prescribing Service
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Diabetes is a condition in which people have too much glucose (sugar) in their blood, because they do not have enough insulin or their insulin does not work properly.
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Jun 2006
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National evidence based guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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| Description: |
The Evidence Based Guidelines for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes represent systematically generated statements that are designed to assist health care clinicians and consumers to make informed decisions about appropriate treatment in specific circumstances.
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Jun 2005
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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| Description: |
Blood glucose monitoring enables people to monitor their blood glucose levels every day or even a few times each day. Testing your blood is the most immediate way of finding out if your blood glucose level is high (hyperglycaemia) or low (hypoglycaemia).
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Feb 2004
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Monitoring your diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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| Description: |
Blood glucose measurement is the recommended method of monitoring for people with diabetes. This is the most common method used today, although urine testing is still used by some people.
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Feb 2004
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