In the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2004-05 National Health Survey, 699,600 Australians or 3.5% of the population, reported having diabetes. It is estimated that half of the people affected by diabetes are not aware of the condition as they are yet to be diagnosed.
The proportion of people affected by Type 2 diabetes in some Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are among the highest in the world, reaching one third of the population.
Diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic disease in Australia. According to Diabetes Australia, an average of 55,000 people are diagnosed with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes every year.
Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia, representing people living with diabetes, their families and carers. Diabetes Australia is a federation of 12 consumer, health professional and research organisations.
Diabetes Australia administers the National Diabetes Services Scheme for the Australian Government. It provides practical assistance, information and subsidised products to thousands of Australians with diabetes.
This category is in the process of listing professionals with a special interest in the treatment of diabetes, health services, support organisations, distributors of diabetic management consumables and diabetic food suppliers.
Diabetes Counselling
Free, national counselling on-line for people living with diabetes, their family members and carers. The service is supported by the Australian Government through the NDSS, SA Endocrine Clinical Research, Novo Nordisk and GlaxoSmithKline.(08) 8365 4424
Mobile: 0410 301267
WA Diabetes and Endocrinology
Western Australian Department of Health
East Perth, WA 6004
WA Diabetes and Endocrinology provides information for consumers and professionals about diabetes. It links to diabetes services, resources and the Diabetes and Endocrine Health Network.
Diabetes Australia
TURNER, ACT 2612
Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia, providing a single, powerful voice for people living with diabetes, their families and carers. Diabetes Australia works through its member organisations and in partnership with diabetes health professionals, educators, researchers and health care providers to minimise the impact of diabetes on the Australian community.Australian Diabetes Society
Sydney, NSW 2000
The Australian Diabetes Society is the peak medical and scientific organisation aiming to improve care outcomes for Australians with diabetes mellitus.Australian Diabetes Council
Glebe, NSW 2037
A non-profit charity dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. It offers education, public awareness campaigns, funding for research, advocacy and resources. The Australian Diabetes Council website is a rich source of information that includes recipes, information for indigenous Australians living with diabetes, airline travel with diabetes and information for non-English speakers.
Diabetes Australia - Victoria
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Diabetes Australia - Vic's purpose is to minimise the impact of diabetes in the community, to help all people affected by diabetes and to contribute to the search for a cure. Our work covers type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, as well as programs for people at risk.
Diabetes Australia ACT
Holder, ACT 2611
Member organisation of Diabetes Australia. Its purpose is "to help all people with diabetes, their families and those at risk, and to contribute to the prevention of diabetes."
Dialabetes Pty Ltd
Call Monitoring Service For People Living With Diabetes
Regain your Independence
Ringwood, VIC 3134
Dialabetes is a call monitoring service, which calls members EVERY morning ensuring they respond and have not entered into a diabetic coma overnight. Hypoglycemia and Hypoglycemia unawareness are real and life threatening risks to all insulin dependent diabetics and our aim is to reduce those risks.Diabetes SA
1300 136 588
Hilton, SA 5033
Diabetes SA, a non-profit organisation, provides support for South Australians living with diabetes; engages in activities that promotes awareness of diabetes; and supports research in this area.