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Follow the links below to find information about the different forms of treatment for diabetes. You may also wish to contact Diabetes Australia - Victoria or Diabetes Australia in your state or territory.
For information specifically about insulin, follow the link to the specific HealthInsite topic page below .
Updated September 2008
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Insulin
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to resources on the benefits and role of insulin, especially the role of insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
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Diabetes services
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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The Baker IDI diabetes clinic provides the highest quality medical care and support services for the management of diabetes and its complications. We are committed to delivering excellence in patient care offering a highly integrated team of qualified and experienced health professionals with direct links to the latest clinical research.
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May 2009
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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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What to expect when you see the doctor?
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Your GP or diabetes specialist will coordinate your care and check that your diabetes is well managed. Have your doctor check, your blood pressure (every year, if normal), records of your own blood glucose levels, your medication list.
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Mar 2009
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Individual patient education for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Nine studies involving 1359 participants met the inclusion criteria. Six studies compared individual education to usual care and three compared individual education to group education (361 participants). There were no long-term studies and overall the q...
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Jan 2009
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Type 2 diabetes and mental illness
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SANE Australia
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Mental illness is enough to cope with on its own, so being told you have diabetes as well can feel overwhelming at first.
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Jan 2009
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Your guide to patient empowerment
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Patient empowerment simply means you acquire the knowledge to understand and take care of yourself. In other words - self manage your diabetes.
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Sep 2008
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The diabetes team
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Diabetes is a lifelong condition. There are times when people with diabetes need some extra advice, have questions or have problems they can't manage on their own. It is reassuring to know that there are many specially trained professionals to assist people with diabetes to better health.
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Sep 2008
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Going to hospital
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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A guide for people with diabetes going to hospital.
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Sep 2008
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Media release. Whooping cough and diabetes targeted by new PBS listings
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 September 2008, the liquid form of clarithromycin will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of pertussis or 'whooping cough', and for atypical Mycobacterium infections. An additional brand of blood glucose tests strips for diabetics will also be added to the PBS.
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Sep 2008
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Sitagliptin (Januvia) for type 2 diabetes
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National Prescribing Service
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Sitagliptin is a new tablet that reduces the amount of glucose in the blood in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Aug 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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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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Jun 2008
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Have glitazones lost their sparkle?
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Australian Prescriber
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The thiazolidinediones, better known as 'glitazones', are under suspicion of causing serious, previously unsuspected adverse effects. Given these concerns, what can be said about the role of thiazolidinediones in third-line therapy of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes?
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Jun 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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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: audio fact sheets
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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The following audio fact sheets were recorded for Diabetes Australia-NSW by Vision Australia. They are made available for people with visual impairments, with low English literacy skills and users who listen to digital audio using an MP-3 Player.
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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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