New technology may help predict if children are at risk of type 1 diabetes An early detection technology being developed for type 1 diabetes could herald an exciting breakthrough in the future.
Detecting and managing type 2 diabetes in general practice – It’s About Time National Diabetes Week 2018 focuses on the urgency of early detection of type 2 diabetes. Dr Gary Deed, Chair of the RACGP’s Diabetes Specific Interests network, talks to newsGP about how to achieve this in day-to-day practice.
RACGP resources to assist GPs during National Diabetes Week National Diabetes Week aims to raise awareness about the importance of detecting and managing diabetes as early as possible, and the RACGP has a number of resources designed to assist GPs in these efforts.
How GPs can best monitor vascular conditions in pregnancy Research has shown vascular conditions during pregnancy can increase a woman’s risk of developing heart disease. GPs can play a significant role in reducing these risks as part of the maternity care team.
New resource for emergency management of hyperglycaemia The RACGP and Australian Diabetes Society have collaborated to release a new resource designed to assist GPs and practice teams in the assessment and management of hyperglycaemic emergencies.
Diabetes and oral health: What care providers need to know Oral health is an often overlooked, but very important, aspect of diabetes healthcare.
More diabetes medications available through the PBS Australians with diabetes will be able to access a broader range of medicines via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April.
Early identification key in tackling global diabetes problem The incidence of diabetes is reaching epidemic levels around the world.