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Generally, the risk of developing diabetes increases with age. The disease can also affect women during pregnancy, leading to complications for both mother and child. Certain population groups, notably indigenous Australians and some ethnic groups, have higher rates of diabetes.
Many cases of Type 2 diabetes could be prevented or delayed through simple lifestyle changes that lower the risks of diabetes and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer. These risks include excess weight, poor diet, inactivity, smoking and too much alcohol.
Reviewed July 2008
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How low to go with glucose control
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Australian Prescriber
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There has been a general acceptance that tight glycaemic control will reduce cardiovascular disease, but there is a lack of definitive evidence that outcomes will improve.
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Apr 2009
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The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool, AUSDRISK
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool, AUSDRISK, was developed by the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute on behalf of the Australian, State and Territory Governments as part of the COAG Diabetes reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes initiative.
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Feb 2009
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MBS Item 713 - Type 2 diabetes risk evaluation
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The aim of the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation (MBS Item 713) is to support General Practitioners (GPs) to address the health needs of patients 40 to 49 years of age who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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Feb 2009
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Lifestyle Modification Programs
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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A key component of the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program is the ability for a General Practitioner (GP) to refer eligible patients to accredited, subsidised lifestyle modification programs (LMPs).
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Feb 2009
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Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program: about the program
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program is an Australian Government funded program designed to help delay or possibly prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes by targeting the associated risk factors.
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Feb 2009
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Immunisation and diabetes
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Better Health Channel
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Diabetes is a condition characterised by high blood sugar levels. Some researchers have claimed that certain childhood vaccinations can cause diabetes in susceptible children. However, further studies undertaken around the world have found no evidence to support this theory. Delaying vaccination is dangerous because it leaves young children vulnerable to catching serious diseases.
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Oct 2008
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The Australian diabetes, obesity and lifestyle study
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab) was the first national study of diabetes prevalence in Australia. The purpose of the study was to provide estimates of the number of people with diabetes (based on blood tests) and its public health and societal impact.
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Apr 2008
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Diabetes - pre-diabetes
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Better Health Channel
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Pre-diabetes has no symptoms or warning signs and is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes also increases your risk of heart disease.
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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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Smoking and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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If you have diabetes and smoke, the risk of heart disease, stroke and the risk of losing limbs is increased.
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Mar 2008
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Pre-diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Like type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes is a result of the body's insulin not working effectively. This is known as insulin resistance.
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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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GI for prevention
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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In the 1980s, a new method of classifying carbohydrate foods called the Glycemic Index was invented. It proved once and for all that not all sugars are absorbed quickly into the blood and that not all starches are slowly absorbed. The GI is a ranking of carbohydrates in food according to their effect on blood glucose levels (BGLs) after eating.
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Mar 2008
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Aboriginal health issues - diabetes
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Better Health Channel
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Diabetes affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Kidney failure is a serious complication of diabetes. Risk factors include genetic susceptibility, diet, obesity and poverty.
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Sep 2007
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Metabolic syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) is a collection of conditions that occur together and can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and losing weight will reduce the risk of diseases associated with metabolic syndrome.
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Aug 2007
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Diabetes training manual - for Samoan speaking people
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Bilingual Community Educator Diabetes Training Manual For Samoan Speaking People. Training Manual and Overhead Transparencies (62 pages!)
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Jul 2003
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| Title: |
Diabetes in Aboriginal Australians
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myDr
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Find out why Aboriginal Australians are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes than non-indigenous Australians.
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Jun 2003
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