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The Only Constant is Change by Jennifer Sweeting  Here we are… in the full swing of 2021. I don’t know about you, but I am (trying to be) ready for anything in the unpredictable world we live in these days. ‘The only constant is change’ I remind myself, [...]

Diabetes WA Subiaco and Belmont offices will be closed Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Monday (April 5). Any calls to the Diabetes WA helpline 1300 001 880 will be diverted to National NDSS helpline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please [...]

Perth-based diabetes researchers, in a study led by Diabetes WA’s Marian Brennan, have found that adults living with type 1 diabetes are more confident in managing blood glucose levels (BGLs) around physical activity if they undertake theory-driven group [...]

Western Australian scientists have been awarded a $60,000 grant to trial continuous blood glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for the early detection of type 1 diabetes in children who are at high-risk but not yet showing any clinical signs of the condition.

The Department of Health has now confirmed that, from March 22, all adults living with diabetes are able to book an appointment to receive the first of two free COVID-19 vaccinations  in phase 1b of the vaccine rollout. Current Government advice is that [...]

We all know that exercise and meditation are great for mental health, but did you know that so is art, craft, singing, movement and drama? Engaging in art therapy and creativity, irrespective of ability, can improve mental and physical health, enhance and [...]

Forgetting the sugar-free chocolate eggs and indulging in a small amount of the ‘real thing’ is the best choice this Easter according to Diabetes WA.

2021 is the United Nation’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, highlighting the importance of fresh produce in contributing to good health and nutrition.