Newly Diagnosed ? See our Starter Kit
With funding from the Federal Government's Department of Health and Ageing, we have developed a 40-page book for Adults who are newly-diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
The resource has been critically reviewed and endorsed for clinical accuracy by 30 diabetes-specialist health care professionals from around Australia. As of October 2006, 224 diabetes centres and specialist practices are using the Kits to work with their newly-diagnosed patients.
The original funding only allowed for a limited number of kits to be printed in 2004. Abbott Diabetes Care are now supporting the printing and distribution of the Starter Kit. It remains free of charge.
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Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
A fabulous resource for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
Penny, one of more than 20 women with diabetes involved in the project, really knew her topic while helping Reality Check review a new pregnancy resource late last year.
Amongst the comments made on each draft, the editors also learnt of Penny's growing belly, and eventually the arrival of beautiful Jake.
Click here to download "Can I Have A Healthy Baby"
Printed copies of the booklet are available free of charge.
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AND Don't miss Vanessa's witty and informative chronicling of her
first pregnancy, birth and experiences of motherhood.
Two and Counting by Anneika
Anneika's story
Find a Health Professional
Over many years we've built a List of Health Professionals that our members have recommended in ALL States and covering Endocrinologists (Endos), Diabetes Educators and Dietitions right through to Psychologists.
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Travel
Diabetes absolutely does not need to kill the travel bug! Many people with diabetes travel far and wide, in style and on a shoestring, in a hurry for constant business trips and on long extended holidays around the world!
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Complications
All the diabetes books, pamphlets and internet sites talk about “prevention” but there is a taboo on discussing what it’s like to experience complications.
This article aims to expose some of the myths surrounding complications and share the insights of some of the young adults who have not only coped but have conquered and transcended complications.
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Pumps and other Insulin Delivery Methods
So once you've been inducted into the insulin-appreciation society, the all-important question is which method of delivery? In order to keep you up-to-date, Reality Check has taken a look at the available options, and some others that are in the pipeline.
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Alcohol
Can I or Can't I ?
In a person with insulin-dependent diabetes, alcohol has two potentially problematic effects:
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It impairs the liver's ability to produce glucose in the event of a severe hypo;
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Early signs of hypos can be indistinguishable from drunkenness (for you and people around you) or ignored.
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Medical Expenses and Tax
As it is now tax time, we thought some information on medical expenses and tax could be helpful.
Please note that you should not rely solely on any information provided here and should always seek your own financial advice.
Please also note that this article applies to the Australian tax system only and is somewhat dated..
You may be able to claim medical expenses as part of your tax return. How? Where? Your tax pack (or tax agent) will ask the following question:
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Insulin Pump Subsidies - 2004
Whichever way you vote, the 2004 Federal Budget presented very exciting news for everyone with type 1 diabetes. After many years of lobbying by many individuals and organisations, insulin pump supplies will now be subsidised by the government, just like needles!
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Dr Michelle
Reality Check’s favourite GP, who just happens to have diabetes, Dr Michelle ponders some of the stuff they didn't cover in med school.
The World Diabetes Congress
Over many years, we've had an Involvement in many World Diabetes Congresses as presenters, participants and watchers. Read about our Involvement.
GI Factor
Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller is a co-developer of the Glycemic Index, a dietary system used by many people with diabetes as well as athletes and others needing to closely monitor their eating. As a researcher in dietetics at the University of Sydney, Dr. Brand-Miller has published widely on this theory.
Recently, a program has been introduced into Australia where symbols appear on some food products in supermarkets to indicate whether they are "High GI" i.e. raise the blood glucose levels quickly or "Low GI" i.e. provide a slow and steady rise to the blood glucose levels. The GI is being used in Canada, Britain, Sweden, Italy, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand but I think the Aussies are ahead!
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The GI Factor . What the Hell is it ?
In search of decent fast food
It's 7pm on a Friday night. You're on your way home from a hard day's work in your fabulously charming job and have just an hour to get home, glam up and get back out there to meet your mates for a night on the town. You're starving and you're thinking that maybe an injection might also be a good idea. Cooking is out of the question, so where to???
Click here ... for some Ideas ..
Book Reviews
Here's some reviews of Books about Diabetes. They were all reviewed by members of our Community.
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