Third of women unaware gestational diabetes increases future risk GPs are ideally placed to educate women about the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Study identifies four main comorbidities associated with COVID deaths Coronavirus patients with cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes or hypertension were found to be most at risk of death.
Gestational diabetes an independent risk factor for heart disease Experts say the presence of gestational diabetes alone is a ‘red flag’ that warrants cardiac follow-up.
Study finds low-carb diets have potential to drive diabetes remission But one expert says that while ‘diet change is part of the story, carbohydrates are not the only sentence in this book’.
Diabetes monitoring technology an ‘empowering’ patient tool New data has shown the positive impact of flash glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes.
Newly funded research examines emotional burden of diabetes The research aims to understand Australian GPs’ current practice, knowledge, opinions, barriers and facilitators to assessing diabetes distress.
Saving lives and money: Report provides ‘powerful economic argument’ for primary care funding New research shows increased investment in preventive health would pay for itself many times over.
Diabetes drug linked to health benefits in pregnancy Metformin has been found to help women with type 2 diabetes throughout pregnancy. But are there long-term implications for the child?
Discovery of protein function ‘important step’ in diabetes treatment The protein has been shown to decrease blood glucose levels – showing strong potential to be used as a basis for longer term treatment.
Management of type 2 diabetes Hosts Dr Gill Singleton and Dr Billy Stoupas chat to Dr Gary Deed, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Diabetes network and clinical editor of the 2020 edition of the RACGP and Diabetes Australia’s Diabetes Handbook.