Heart failure is when your heart can’t effectively pump blood around your body, but it doesn’t mean your heart is about to stop or fail completely – you can live with heart failure for many years.
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More forms of type 2 diabetes than we thought
New research suggests type 2 diabetes is actually 5 different forms of disease, each with its own need for different treatment.
Stroke affects more than just your physical function
Doctors rightly aim to rehabilitate a person’s physical abilities after a stroke – but should more attention be paid to other areas?
Insulin treatment for diabetes
There are a variety of types of insulin and ways to give it, including injections, pens and pumps. Your doctor and diabetes educator can recommend the most suitable type of insulin and delivery device for you.
Retinopathy in diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. People with retinopathy have damaged blood vessels in the retina.
Flu increases the risk of a heart attack
Getting the flu is unpleasant – but it can increase your risk of a heart attack, too.
Polycythaemia vera
Polycythaemia vera is a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells. Find out about the symptoms, causes, complications and treatment.
Video: Night shifts increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Working shifts or overnight can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study of more than a quarter of a million workers has found.
Video: Diabetes Week
Up to half a million Australians have type 2 diabetes and don't know it. In most people, it starts silently, but it's important to be aware of early warning signs. Diabetes Week is about early detection, so if you have any symptoms, see your doctor.
A diet for diabetes prevention
A diet high in carbohydrate and fibre and low in fat helps weight loss in people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.
