The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released on 30 Jun 2011, titled 'Diabetes prevalence in Australia: detailed estimates for 2007-08', states that 4.1% of Australians have diabetes (Type 1 and 2). The actual prevalance could be higher, given that many people affected by diabetes are not aware of their condition.
Diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic disease. The proportion of Australians with diabetes rose from 1.5% to 4.1% over the 20 years to 2007–08.
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, around one third of the population.
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 lists professionals with a special interest in the treatment of diabetes, health services, support organisations, distributors of diabetic management consumables and diabetic food suppliers.
Diabetes Australia
Turner, ACT 2612
Diabetes Australia is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes. Diabetes Australia works in partnership with consumers, health professionals, and researchers.Our core focus areas are:
- people affected by all types of diabetes - includes people with type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, their families and carers;
and
- people at risk of developing diabetes
Diabetes NSW & ACT
Glebe, NSW 2037
Diabetes NSW & ACT is a member organisation of Diabetes Australia. The organisation is dedicated to helping people living with or at risk of diabetes, their families, friends and carers by providing practical and relevant information programs and services that support the health and wellbeing of our community through strong diabetes self-management.
Glycemic Index Foundation
Making Healthy Low GI Choices Easy
Glebe, NSW 2037
The Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF) goal is to educate consumers & healthcare professionals about the benefits of a healthy low GI diet in the prevention & control of life-style related chronic diseases. To make healthy low GI choices easy we developed the GI Symbol Program. Foods that carry the GI Symbol meet strict nutritional criteria & the GI value is accurate. Visit the website for more info.
Diabetes Australian Research Program
Canberra, ACT 2601
Established by Diabetes Australia in 1987, the Diabetes Australian Research Program supports and develops the field of diabetes research in Australia through providing funding towards the prevention, management and cure for diabetes, as well as enabling and fostering young and upcoming researchers in diabetes research.
Diabetes Educator, Lowood
Healthy Lifestyles Australia
Lowood, QLD 4311
Healthy Lifestyles Australia provide Diabetes Education services to a range of medical centers located within the Lockyer Valley, Ipswich, Brisbane, Brisbane Valley, Somerset, South Burnett and Darling Downs areas.SA Endocrine Research Pty Ltd
Keswick, SA 5035
Adelaide-based research organisation conducting international clinical trials under the authority of the Bellberry Human Research Ethics committee focusing on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and new device technology.Diabetes Education To Assist
Sheree Rennie BN (Hons) RN CDE
Credentialled Diabetes Educator
Ballarat, VIC 3350
Diversa Health Pty Ltd
Australia's diabetes reversal experts
Cremorne, VIC 3121
Australia's diabetes reversal experts, proudly making a future without diabetes possible.