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Treatment of diabetes aims to do what your body would normally do - maintain a proper balance of insulin and glucose. Living well with diabetes means keeping the level of glucose in the blood as close to normal as possible.
The three elements for controlling Type 1 diabetes are food, exercise and insulin. In many people with Type 2 diabetes, diet and exercise alone can control blood glucose levels. A doctor or dietitian will be able to suggest a specific lifestyle or exercise plan depending on age, lifestyle and overall health.
Reviewed May 2007
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Travelling and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Having diabetes doesn't mean your travelling days are over. To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip, be sure to plan well and think carefully about what diabetes supplies you will need while travelling.
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Jun 2008
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Healthy eating
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Healthy eating for diabetes includes selecting high fibre, lower Glycemic Index (GI) carbohydrate foods and reducing fat, especially saturated fat. Food intake should be balanced with exercise to maintain a healthy body weight.
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Jun 2008
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Diabetes - managing diabetes in childhood
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Managing diabetes is more than just keeping blood glucose levels right. The aim is to make sure that a child or young person can do the things that others of their age can do.
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Apr 2008
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Diabetes in adolescents
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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This topic looks at the changes that occur for adolescents physically, emotionally and socially and how these changes impact on living with the chronic disease diabetes mellitus type 1.
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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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Physical activity
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Physical activity is vital in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By becoming more active you can improve your general health, quality of life and diabetes management.
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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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How to eat well
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Following a healthy diet is one of the cornerstones of diabetes management, along with regular physical activity and, where appropriate, medication.
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Mar 2008
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Driving and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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High or low blood glucose levels in people with diabetes can sometimes affect their ability to drive safely. People with diabetes may have developed complications such as vision problems (retinopathy), heart disease or nerve damage, which also can affect driving ability. Because of this it is vital that people with diabetes know what to do in order to keep themselves, and others, safe while on the road.
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Mar 2008
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Alcohol and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Most people with diabetes can enjoy alcohol in moderation. But make sure you talk with your doctor, diabetes educator or dietitian first.
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Mar 2008
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10 steps to good health with diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Having diabetes requires a long-term commitment to manage your wellbeing. Good diabetes management requires you to follow a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity, healthy eating and regular appointments with your diabetes team.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetes: Australian facts 2008
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report is a concise summary of the latest data and trends relating to diabetes in Australia. It is the second report by the National Centre for Monitoring Diabetes to present available data across the spectrum of the disease: its levels in the population, the factors that contribute to it, its major complications and its impact.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetes - about diabetes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) happens when the body can't use glucose for energy because it does not have any or enough insulin. Insulin controls how much glucose can pass from the blood into body's cells.
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Jan 2008
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Diabetes - issues for children and teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Children or teenagers who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes may have a range of concerns. These include dealing with their own emotional reactions and those of others, going back to school, and negotiating sex, alcohol and illicit drugs.
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Dec 2007
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Diabetes - living with diabetes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) happens when the body cannot use glucose, which is made from food, for energy because of a lack of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas.
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Nov 2007
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Diabetes at work
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Whether you are applying for your first job, going for a promotion with your current employer or planning for retirement, people with diabetes need to consider both legal matters (rights) and self preparation (responsibilities).
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Nov 2007
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People with diabetes caring for themselves while in public places
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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People with diabetes need to know that they can just go ahead and test their blood glucose levels to avoid, identify or treat hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) wherever they are.
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Nov 2007
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Diabetes at school
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Communication between a student, their parents or carers and teachers is key to ensuring students can participate fully in school activities while managing their diabetes. This page details lists resources for students, parents and teachers.
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Nov 2007
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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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Diabetes - living with diabetes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Living with diabetes can affect the life of a young person in many ways, but they should be able to do almost all of things that another young person can do.
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Nov 2007
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