Tax and policy needed to fight sugar: Study Support is growing for a sugary drinks tax, with one expert saying an ‘individual responsibility’ narrative is out of step with reality.
‘We’re flying blind’: Study calls for disaggregated health data A global analysis has highlighted a need for better data to address hidden inequities. But a GP expert is concerned about further bias.
Diabetes prevalence underestimated in Australia: Study Researchers have suggested the number of people living with diabetes could be more than a third higher than officially registered.
Expanded PBS listing for empagliflozin An RACGP expert describes the change as a ‘double win’, with the 1 April expansion to benefit more patients with type 2 diabetes.
One in 15 Australian adults living with diabetes: ABS Around 6.6% of adults now have diabetes, up from 5.1% a decade earlier, according to new data.
Novel blood test predicts kidney disease A blood test for detecting risk of developing diabetic kidney disease is now available in Australia, but a GP expert raises some concerns.
Exploring the benefits of CGM in type 2 diabetes SPONSORED: An expanding evidence-base is creating a compelling rationale for increased use of continuous glucose monitoring.
‘A wake-up call’: GPs issued warning over semaglutide prescribing The DoHAC has delivered ‘education letters’ to more than 1000 doctors found to be prescribing the medication under the PBS, but failing to follow the criteria.
Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.
Aboriginal-led study sees 30% achieve diabetes remission A first-of-its-kind study in Australia has highlighted the importance of community-led initiatives in diabetes management.