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Your doctor, specialist or hospital is able to provide you with specific information about the different forms of available treatment. 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 July 2007
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Links to resources on the benefits and role of insulin, especially the role of insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
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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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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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The Community Network of people with diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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The Community Network (ComNet) of Diabetes Australia - Vic brings together a diverse range of people with diabetes, to share in each others knowledge and learn from each others experience. The Community Network also utilises community resources and health professionals at a local level.
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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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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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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes mellitusDipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors like sitagliptin and vildagliptin are promising new medicines for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. They are supposed to improve met...
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Feb 2008
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Media release. New PBS Listings for February 2008
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Patients with deteriorating diabetic control and people who have severe dry eyes will benefit from changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 February 2008.
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Feb 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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Prescribing exercise for diabetes
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Australian Prescriber
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Prescribed effectively, regular exercise is extremely safe, effective and essential in managing diabetes and its complications.
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Oct 2007
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Exercise for people with diabetes (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Regular exercise can help to keep you healthy by improving your diabetes control and reducing your risk of heart disease. It also increases the strength of your muscles and bones and so reduces the risk of falls and immobility. Exercise can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Oct 2007
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Schools
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Children with diabetes can generally enjoy and participate in school life to the full, provided some allowance is made for special needs relating to their condition. Type 1 diabetes is the form of diabetes most likely to be seen in children, however type 2 diabetes is increasingly being seen in school-age children.
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Aug 2007
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Diabetes and good health
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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This is your guide to managing your diabetes and includes a list of regular checks to maintain good health.
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Aug 2007
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Who can help you?
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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A list of people and organisations available to help you cope and live well with diabetes. The Diabetes Helpline provides a specific interpreter service for non-English speaking Victorians in six languages, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Vietnamese and Turkish.
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Jul 2007
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Meglitinide analogues for type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Meglitinides may offer an alternative oral hypoglycaemic agent to metformin but the effects on important long-term outcomes are unclear.
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Feb 2007
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Diabetes and taking medications for other conditions
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myDr
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Apart from your diabetes medications you may at times be prescribed medicines to treat other conditions. Some of these medicines can affect your blood sugar levels and alter your usual diabetic control.
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Aug 2006
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Use of medicines by Australians with diabetes
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This bulletin investigates medicines used in the control of blood glucose levels (antidiabetic medicines) as well as those used for related reasons such as the prevention or control of common diabetes complications.
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Aug 2006
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Managing diabetes
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National Prescribing Service
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Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be managed by controlling your blood glucose (sugar) levels, that is, keeping the amount of glucose in your blood not too high and not too low.
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Jun 2006
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Exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Exercise, dietary changes and medications are frequently used in the management of type 2 diabetes. However, it is difficult to determine the independent effect of exercise from some trials because exercise has been combined with dietary modifications o...
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May 2006
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