Diabetes Victoria Clinic
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/support-services/services/diabetes-victoria-clinic/
The Diabetes Victoria Clinic is now operating as Diabetes Care Plus. Diabetes Care Plus is an initiative of Diabetes Victoria and is now operating nationally, providing quality care to all people living with or at (...)
Diabetes Tech Connectivity Update in Australia
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/diabetes-tech-connectivity-update-in-australia/
Abbott Australasia and Insulet Australia have announced an improvement to the integration of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) System. Bringing with it convenience as well as peace of mind, users can now share real-time glucose (...)
What’s the latest on meat free products?
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/whats-the-latest-on-meat-free-products/
How can meat consumption affect heart disease risk? Red meat is usually higher in saturated fat than poultry (e.g. chicken and turkey) and seafood. Eating more saturated fat is linked with higher LDL “bad” cholesterol (...)
Eating Well While Taking Ozempic: What You Need to Know
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/eating-well-while-taking-ozempic-what-you-need-to-know/
Why Weight Loss Is Hard Weight is influenced by a lot of factors and making any change to it can be difficult. For some people, Ozempic can be a helpful medication, while others may not (...)
The Real Cost of Managing Type 1 Diabetes
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/the-real-cost-of-managing-type-1-diabetes/
Now in a more financially stable position, Alison feels privileged to be able to afford private health insurance and uses an Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) system to manage her glucose levels. But with three young children, the decision places financial (...)
‘Choosing Against Technology Because I Have to, Not Because I Don’t Want It’
https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/choosing-against-technology/
Joanne has lived with type 1 diabetes since 2018. Since diagnosis, she has managed her diabetes with multiple daily injections (MDI). This is a method that demands constant attention, manual dosing and careful planning. She (...)