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National Diabetes week runs from 14 – 20th July 2024. This year, Diabetes Australia are shining a light on the impact of diabetes tech and what needs to be to improve access. The focus, this year is on people living with diabetes and giving them access to the life-saving technology they need to live well. To mark the beginning of Diabetes Week, and to contribute to Diabetes Australia's essential cause, we explore some of the reported benefits that a continuing glucose monitor can offer for individuals with type 2 diabetes and even those who haven’t yet been diagnosed but may...

The theme of Men’s Health Week 2023 is Healthy Habits – focusing on encouraging men to build healthier habits by identifying small changes they can make that benefit their health and wellbeing. The focus is not just on physical health, but also men's mental health and emotional wellbeing.  Here are the Doc’s 3 tips to help you make small changes to build healthier habits: 1. Engage in some regular physical activity We’ve heard it all before; do regular exercise, but there’s a reason why it’s so important especially for men. Having regular daily habits so it doesn’t become a burden...

Without a doubt, Autumn is one of the best times of the year to get outdoors. Cooler temperatures, and beautiful foliage are the perfect incentives to go for a walk, start your new veggie patch or get the family together for a hike. Adding these activities to your Autumn can also help improve your health, keep you active and lose weight. Here's 6 autumnal activities to help you make the most of the change of season and all the beauty that Autumn brings! Take an afternoon walk If walking isn't already part of your routine, this is the best time to get started...

Managing diabetes can be challenging, but the good news is that recent studies suggests that losing up to 5 to 10 percent of your body weight, can help you improve Type 2 diabetes and in some cases reverse this condition. Here’s how: What is type 2 diabetes? New research suggests that people who lost 10 percent of their body fat in the first five years following a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis were more than twice as likely to put the disease into remission than those who maintained their weight. Nudging down the number on the scale by just 5 to...