Indigenous Australians are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes than non-Indigenous Australians.
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Diabetes complications
Diabetes complications include both long-term and emergency complications. Find out more about these health problems and reducing the risk of complications.
Diabetes and taking medications for other conditions
Some medicines can affect blood sugar levels and alter blood glucose control in people with diabetes. And some medicines can worsen complications.
Video: Can pet dogs help heart disease?
People who keep a dog as a pet have lower rates of heart disease and enjoy a longer life. Owning a dog can help with exercise motivation and provide a form of social support.
A garlic clove a day may keep bad heart health away
Garlic may help with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, so increasing your garlic intake may be a safe and simple way to promote a stronger, healthier heart.
Dizzy turns
Dizziness can be used to describe a wide variety of sensations. Find out the difference between vertigo and faintness, and possible underlying causes.
Iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia is when lack of iron means that the blood does not produce enough haemoglobin. A prolonged deficiency will produce anaemia.
Sweetening the risk of type 2 diabetes
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with increased incidence of type-2 diabetes.
Cholesterol levels when you’re young
The length of time you have had raised cholesterol affects your future risk of heart disease, so getting your cholesterol under control when you're young is a good move.
Heart disease: reduce the risk
While there are some risk factors that can't be changed, there are others that can be modified to help keep your heart healthy, especially as you get older.
