A new study suggests that taking medication to reduce blood pressure can help prevent a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, writes JESSICA WEISS. High blood pressure (or hypertension) occurs when the [...]
A knee problem has meant a break from hiking for DENISE BROWNSDON. She writes about the long road to getting back out on the track. This year, I’ve been briefly slowed down in my hiking [...]
Diabetes WA welcomes a bipartisan commitment to lower the cost for vital technology that will make a profound difference to thousands of West Australians living with type 1 diabetes. Both Liberal [...]
At a time when many children living with type 1 may find themselves and their families in isolation, Kirsty Browne-Cooper, a Senior Social Worker from Perth Children’s Hospital, has put together [...]
Getting out and about can become a daunting thought when summer – or a COVID outbreak – is in full swing, writes DENISE BROWNSDON. This summer was a record breaker and – as I know all too well – [...]
The pandemic has seen lots of rumours about diets and superfoods that help ward off COVID-19, but can eating actually improve immunity? Diabetes WA dietitian NARELLE LAMPARD investigates. With [...]
For Diabetes Matters magazine, we’ve been running a series looking at some of the most popular diets and eating styles and helping you decide which approach to food might work for you. Read [...]
In our summer edition of Diabetes Matters, we’re looking at some of the most popular diets and eating styles and helping you decide which approach to food might work for you. Read our other [...]
With so many diets on the menu, there has never been so much choice when it comes to healthy eating – or so much confusion! In our summer edition of Diabetes Matters magazine, we examine the [...]
In our Talking Science series, the Diabetes WA Health Team looks at the latest findings in diabetes research. This time: do the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks? People living with [...]
Sabrina Davies — singer, hairdresser and business owner lives with type 1 diabetes and was special guest at our October 2021 kids camp (run by Diabetes WA and Perth Children’s [...]
Do you know your diabetes risk? Use our simple Risk Assessment Tool on our website. Visit https://www.diabeteswa.com.au/whats-your-risk/
When Gregg was diagnosed with diabetes more than three decades ago, he never knew the detrimental impact it would have on his health. Sadly, when Gregg was first told he had diabetes, he had no [...]
If you’ve ever thought about doing your first organised fun run, now is the time! There are plenty of events for just about every running/walking ability over the Spring and Summer months. But I [...]
Getting a good night’s sleep is harder than ever in a world that never stops moving, but there are ways to ensure your body is getting the rest it needs. We take a look at some expert tips and [...]