A report commissioned by the Federal Government has found 5 nights of bad sleep can put your body in a pre-diabetic state,
and for young men may cause a dramatic, but temporary, drop in testosterone levels.
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Keeping a stable weight can cut diabetes risk
New research finds that maintaining a stable weight as a person ages can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Exercise improves blood sugar in women with gestational diabetes
Exercise, alongside standard care, can improve blood sugar control in women with gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, resulting in high blood glucose (sugar) levels.
Video: Fibre and gut bacteria improve diabetes
Changing the diet of people with type 2 diabetes to include more high-fibre foods has been found to promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that are linked to a direct effect on improved blood glucose control and greater weight loss.
Diabetic conditions affecting the legs and feet
The feet and legs are common sites for complications in people with diabetes, and for this reason good foot care is very important.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance and often goes hand in hand with obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Hyperglycaemia in diabetes
Hyperglycaemia means too much sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. For someone with diabetes it means their diabetes is not well controlled.
HbA1c test results and diabetes
The HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) test is a useful, simple and inexpensive blood test that can be used to diagnose diabetes and also to monitor blood glucose control in people with known diabetes.
Diabetes: tablets for type 2 diabetes
Tablets used to treat type 2 diabetes are known as oral hypoglycaemics or antihyperglycaemics. They may be used on their own and some can be used in conjunction with each other, or with insulin.
