Diabetes is a growing health concern, especially among Indigenous Australians. Discover the crucial role of physical activity in preventing and managing diabetes, and why further research is essential to address this health disparity.
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Diabetes Self-Care. Dr. Norman Swan
In this short video Dr. Norman Swan
discusses Australia’s most common form of diabetes, Type 2 diabetes. He explains can sometimes initially be managed through lifestyle modification including a healthy diet, regular exercise and consulting your GP.
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes – Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan explains what Type2 diabetes and its symptoms are and how to stay ahead of it by working with you GP to ensure you avoid it and keep your health in check.
How to get your type 2 diabetes under control
People with type 2 diabetes have a higher chance of becoming very sick with COVID-19. So, how can you get your diabetes under control?
Glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates by how quickly your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels will rise after eating that food.
Diabetes in older people
Type 2 diabetes risk increases with age. One of the reasons for this is increasing insulin resistance with age.
Diabetes – Aboriginal health
Diabetes is a serious condition that leads to having too much glucose in your blood. The main kinds of diabetes affecting our people are type two diabetes and gestational or pregnancy diabetes.
Blueberries good for heart health
Blue is the new black in the world of nutrition research, and this latest research into delicious blueberries adds more evidence for the health benefits they can offer.
Blood glucose testing
Blood glucose testing measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood, and is one of the most common screening tests used for diabetes.
