Foundation grants a ‘critical support’ for GP researchers Applications for the 2022 RACGP Foundation Grants and Awards open 1 March.
New call to review gestational diabetes screening One in four pregnant women are being overdiagnosed with gestational diabetes, prompting experts to question Australia’s screening criteria.
In Practice: Valuable information for RACGP members The first edition for 2022 contains professional and clinical information directly relevant to general practice.
HbA1c testing for type 2 diabetes in general practice SPONSORED: GPs have the central healthcare provider role from identifying those at risk to caring for diagnosed patients.
Sparking an Australian walking revolution SPONSORED: The Heart Foundation’s Personal Walking Plans program is designed to help people who will benefit from moving more.
What GPs need to know about GLP-1 RAs SPONSORED: The medication has been described as a ‘paradigm shift’ in the way type 2 diabetes is managed.
MBS point-of-care testing: What GPs need to know What does the new item mean for GPs and how does it align with the RACGP Standards?
How nutrition could make a significant difference to chronic disease A new study has highlighted the clear benefits of personalised nutrition support in community-based health services, such as general practice.
Weight loss can reduce need for diabetes and hypertension medication A whole-of-health approach is required to support people in healthy eating, exercise and wellness, according to a new study.
Intermediate hyperglycaemia nearly doubles risk of major CV event And research suggests the risk remains high, even if blood glucose levels are later brought under control.