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Media releases

2023

23 March 2023
Diabetes Victoria seeks a brighter future for diabetes as organisation celebrates a significant milestone

17 March 2023
New funding for Victorian researchers to find the next breakthrough in diabetes

17 March 2023
Health Minister Butler’s intervention on Fiasp welcomed by Diabetes Australia

26 January 2023
Diabetes Victoria offers support for all people in the diabetes community
 

2022

14 November 2022

Community leaders unite to call for urgent action on diabetes


30 September 2022

Government urged to address the other pandemic: diabetes


2 August 2022

Can we really make type 2 diabetes 'go away'?


14 July 2022

Diabetes Victoria invests in ongoing learning for diabetes health professionals

3 July 2022

Diabetes Victoria supports traditional place names

10 June 2022

New hope with new diabetes technology

5 June 2022

Why diabetes has an image problem that hurts

1 June 2022

New CEO for Diabetes Victoria

31 May 2022

Priority must go to people living with diabetes for diabetes drug Ozempic

30 May 2022

Hope for new discoveries for diabetes

10 May 2022

New President for Diabetes Victoria

19 April 2022

Diabetes Victoria welcomes bipartisan support for life-changing diabetes technology

24 March 2022

New study suggests COVID-19 could drive Australia’s type 2 diabetes epidemic

Video: Channel 9 News

25 February 2022

Victoria‐based diabetes researchers receive $2 million in grants.

21 February 2022

Diabetes Victoria Announces New CEO

18 February 2022

Generous Victorians show support for people living with diabetes

25 January 2022

Getting back to school safely for children living with diabetes

11 January 2022

New research shows people with type 2 diabetes are living longer

11 January 2022

Death rates among people with type 2 diabetes have declined in many countries including Australia

2021

11 November 2021
First receipients of Trisha Dunning Research Scholarship announced

9 November 2021
World Diabetes Day: We're not done yet

12 August 2021
Free webinars for Chinese-speaking people with type 2 diabetes
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Traditional Chinese
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14 July 2021
2021 Gwen Scott grant program for diabetes professional development: recipients announced

30 June 2021
It’s time to reduce diabetes stigma this National Diabetes Week

24 May 2021
Hope for a cure: every dollar counts for diabetes research

2 February 2021
Connecting the diabetes community: Registrations open for Diabetes Online Expo 2021

1 March 2021
2021 Gwen Scott grant program applications now open

22 March 2021
Diabetes Online Expo 2021: Australia’s largest online event for people living with diabetes

28 April 2021
Funding for 19 promising diabetes research projects announced

2020

11 November 2020
World Diabetes Day: Nurses make the difference

22 October 2020
Professor Jane Speight appointed first woman to chair the PSAD Study Group

14 October 2020
Diabetes Victoria will deliver free online programs for Echuca

25 August 2020
Free webinars for Chinese-speaking people with type 2 diabetes

19 August 2020
ACBRD - A decade of difference in diabetes

6 July 2020
2020 Gwen Scott Grant Program – for Diabetes Professional Development: recipients announced

29 June 2020 
80 reasons to celebrate during National Diabetes Week

18 May 2020
Every dollar counts for diabetes research

16 April 2020
COVID-19 no reason to delay diabetes checks

24 February 2020
2020 Gwen Scott grant program applications now open

30 January 2020
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Hoppers Crossing

2019

9 December 2019
Glen takes on Down Under 135 for diabetes

15 November 2019
Funding boost for important diabetes research

12 November 2019
My Diabetes Family. All in it together this World Diabetes Day

31 October 2019
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria returns to Mildura

9 September 2019
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Craigieburn

21 August 2019
Giving silent heroes a voice

16 July 2019
Special medals presented during National Diabetes Week

15 July 2019
2019 Gwen Scott Grant Program - for Diabetes Professional Development: recipients announced

9 July 2019
Diabetes Victoria: It's time to get back to basics

19 June 2019
Albury Wodonga Diabetes Peer Support Group nominated for the Victorian Regional Achievement & Community Awards

14 May 2019
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Morwell

13 May 2019
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria is off to Pakenham

23 April 2019
Media Alert - Connecting the diabetes community - Diabetes Expo 2019

27 March 2019
Connecting the diabetes community at Diabetes Expo 2019

27 February 2019
Apply for a Kellion Victory Medal today

18 February 2019
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Shepparton

11 February 2019
2019 Gwen Scott Grant Program applications now open

31 January 2019
New school year poses extra stress for parents of kids with type 1 diabetes

21 January 2019
Diabetes Victoria welcomes donations as Marie Kondo inspires Aussies to declutter

2018

14 November 2018
Leading ladies present funding boost for vital diabetes research

12 November 2018
My diabetes family. All in it together this World Diabetes Day

5 November 2018 
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Swan Hill

18 September 2018
Diabetes Victoria supports Op Shop Week with competition

4 September 2018 
Schools across Australia get help to support children with type 1 diabetes

29 August 2018
Eating Well with Diabetes Victoria – Melbourne Town Hall

7 August 2018
DAFNE works – long-lasting benefits in type 1 diabetes management

10 July 2018 
Celebrating 2620 years of living with diabetes during National Diabetes Week

9 July 2018 
2018 Gwen Scott Grant Program recipients announced

8 July 2018 
Failure to detect type 2 diabetes early costing $700 million per year

27 June 2018
Diabetes Australia calls for wider blood testing to arrest epidemic

21 June 2018 
Hundreds of thousands of Australians in the dark about deadly link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease

1 June 2018 
Diabetes Victoria: It’s time to bust myths around diabetes

15 May 2018
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Warrnambool

9 May 2018
Diabetes Australia welcomes additional funding for insulin pumps

2 May 2018
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to the northern suburbs

26 April 2018 
Leading health bodies urge older Australians with diabetes to protect themselves and their community with a flu vaccination

22 February 2018
Diabetes set to be top health problem in Victoria

7 February 2018
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria set to Sale

31 January 2018 
Diabetes Victoria invests in ongoing learning for health professionals 

17 January 2018
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Geelong

2017

13 November 2017
Record number of local researchers to benefit from Diabetes Victoria funding

10 November 2017 
Shining a light on women this World Diabetes Day

22 October 2017
New campaign to reduce epidemic of diabetes-related amputations

9 October 2017
Diabetes is associated with anxiety symptoms

27 September 2017
Diabetes Victoria and Savers Australia celebrate 20 year partnership

18 September 2017
TELL TEN about checking their risk

14 September 2017
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads to Horsham

14 September 2017
Living Well with Diabetes Victoria heads west

31 August 2017 
Learning to cook diabetes friendly meals

9 August 2017
Acid, sugar in sugary drinks pose serious threat to teeth - Australians urged to choose tap water this Dental Health Week

5 July 2017
National Diabetes Week 2017: Survey points to diabetes as an Invisible Condition

27 June 2017
More than half of foods aimed at kids are unhealthy: research Obesity experts call for stronger marketing regulations 

5 June 2017 
New research suggests a bigger type 2 diabetes risk from sugary drinks

26 April 2017 
Gwen Scott Grants – Diabetes Victoria invests in ongoing learning for health professionals

19 April 2017 
Diabetes Australia supports new research that may pave the way for a cure for type 1 diabetes

5 April 2017 
Strong link between diabetes and depression

1 April 2017
Thousands of children and families with type 1 diabetes to benefit from access to new technology

30 March 2017 
Psychological barriers to insulin therapy may delay timely treatment

1 March 2017 
Living Well with Diabetes goes to Mildura

31 January 2017
Back to school: Do we have a safe and level playground for young people with diabetes? 

25 January 2017
Fear of hypoglycaemia impacts emotional well-being and diabetes management

23 January 2017
Connecting the diabetes community at Diabetes Expo 2017

3 January 2017
Changes to eligibility for subsidised blood glucose test strips

2016

19 December 2016
Psychosocial burden of diabetes revealed in 2016 MILES-2 Survey Report
Download the full 2016 MILES-2 Survey Report

24 November 2016 
It’s time to recognise distress caused by diabetes 

23 November 2016 
Grattan report shows the time is right for a sugary drinks tax in Australia
Download the full Grattan report 

14 November 2016
Diabetes Australia marks World Diabetes Day with inaugural Diabetes: “State of the Nation” Report 
Download full report 

3 November 2016 
All EYES ON DIABETES for World Diabetes Day

19 October 2016
Geelong: Learning to live full and active lives with type 2 diabetes

12 October 2016 
Geelong residents, with type 2 diabetes, can learn to cook at Jamie’s Ministry of Food

26 September 2016
Living Well with Diabetes goes to Dandenong

20 September
New Guidelines for GPs to help them manage the type 2 diabetes epidemic

20 September 2016
Living Well with Diabetes goes rural – Wangaratta the next stop

7 September 2016
No more excuses - Step into spring and build walking into your daily routine

24 August 2016
Almost 70 per cent of people with diabetes find peer support helps their diabetes self management and around 25% are accessing peer support online

24 August 2016
New resources to help health professionals identify and meet the psychological needs of people with diabetes

17 August 2016
Living Well with Diabetes goes rural – Bendigo the next stop

12 July 2016
Beating the odds: Diabetes Victoria honours Kellion Victory Medallists

10 July 2016
Amputations – 4,400 reasons to take diabetes seriously

8 July 2016
NDW 2016 – We are here to help you!

1 June 2016
Living Well with Diabetes goes to Williamstown

23 May 2016
Diabetes Victoria welcomes continuation of Life! program

11 May 2016
Diabetes Victoria clocks up 10 years for prestigious health professional grant program

5 May 2016
Living Well with Diabetes goes rural – Traralgon the first stop

4 May 2016
Diabetes Australia welcomes action on preventable diabetes-related blindness

14 April 2016
Sugary drinks tax could save 1,600+ lives: study

13 April 2016
Sugar Rush – Popular breakfast products not a good start to the day!

7 April 2016
KJs on the menu: a healthy step for Victorians

30 March 2016
If diabetes were a country it would be the world’s third largest

11 March 2016
Living Well with Diabetes goes back to basics in Coburg

11 February 2016
Chop up your diabetes risk!

 

2015

8 December 2015
Not so happy: McDonald’s not lovin’ Fame and Shame Awards

7 December 2015
Help send more children to diabetes camp

13 November 2015
New National Diabetes Strategy a “once in a decade” chance to refocus Australia’s efforts to fight the biggest threat to our health and productivity

13 November 2015
Funding boost to find the missing pieces in the diabetes puzzle

11 November 2015
What's on your plate for World Diabetes Day?

20 October 2015
Dropping the jargon to stop the diabetes epidemic

13 October 2015
Final 2015 Living Well with Diabetes event wraps-up in Frankston

9 October 2015
Epic cycling journey pays off for diabetes research

9 September 2015
Plan ahead to Travel Well with Diabetes

28 August 2015
Geo-spatial diabetes map released

14 August 2015
Mastering Diabetes in schools and early childhood settings

16 July 2015
Psychological wellbeing a serious issue for teenagers with diabetes and families

15 July 2015
Kellion recipients honoured for a long life with diabetes

12 July 2015
3 out of 4 Australians underestimate the diabetes epidemic

12 July 2015
Background NDW: Media kit for download

9 July 2015
Living Well with Diabetes celebrates NDW 2015 in Ivanhoe

14 May 2015
Get connected and inspired at first-ever Diabetes Expo

1 May 2015
Diabetes research – every dollar counts

30 April 2015
Celebrating 5 years of the ACBRD

15 April 2015
Have your say on the National Diabetes Strategy

13 April 2015
'It starts with us' – inspiring young people living with diabetes

7 April 2015
World Health Day: Reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses

25 March 2015
HypoActive en route to sending more kids to diabetes camp

17 March 2015
Breakfast cereals up to one third sugar: new analysis shows

11 March 2015
Diabetes & kidney disease: screenings could save many lives

5 March 2015
Type 1 diabetes: 'Bumps up' for having healthy babies

19 February 2015
Record number of Victorians diagnosed with diabetes

2014

14 November 2014
Placing diabetes technology in the palm of people’s hands

14 November 2014
Diabetes: more than a spiralling health issue

14 November 2014
85% of Australians are not aware of physical activity recommendations

13 November 2014
Victorian researchers perform well in $3.5m grant round

13 November 2014
One diet does not fit all: Diabetes Australia urges Australians to discuss individual diets with their healthcare team

7 November 2014
Internationally-recognised diabetes expert appointed to DA–Vic Board

Read more about Professor Colman's experience

27 October 2014
Type 2 diabetes epidemic predictor wins prestigious award

4 October 2014
Study finds type 1 and type 2 diabetes are equally psychologically challenging in young adults

1 October 2014
Important reminder for people with diabetes to check the health of their feet

25 September 2014
ACBRD wins public health award

23 September 2014
Tighter rules around junk food marketing to children only effective if enforced

18 September 2014
Australia's biggest bank takes on Australia's biggest health challenge

16 September 2014
New study showing 1 in 4 hospital inpatients has diabetes highlights the importance of early detection

3 September 2014
Report calls for a new national approach to insulin pump therapy and related new technology for type 1 diabetes

16 July 2014
New Diabetes Australia campaign compares fear of getting type 2 diabetes with fear of sharks and spiders

5 June 2014
GPs better equipped than ever to curb the alarming epidemic of type 2 diabetes in Australia

3 June 2014
Victorians beat the odds living 50–70 years with diabetes

29 May 2014
Diabetes, doctor and medicine co-payments – a major budget concern for millions of Australians

13 May 2014
Ground-breaking crowd-funding research seeks to stop diabetes stigma

11 April 2014
Diabetes Australia unites for diabetes

1 April 2014
Bike relay supports 30 places for children with diabetes at camp

13 March 2014
Tapping into free resources key as more women develop gestational diabetes

5 March 2014
Leading diabetes expert recognised by Victorian Honour Roll of Women

24 February 2014
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival shows it's commitment to good health

2013

3 December 2013
Diabetes in Indigenous Australians a focus of largest ever medical congress in Australia

14 November - World Diabetes Day
Protect our future: Icons around the world light up for diabetes

Origin of diabetes will be explored with major Victorian research funding

4 November 2013
New diabetes online platform and campaigns to be supported by eftpos Giveback donation to Diabetes Australia

29 October 2013
Diabetes campaigner adds prestigious diabetes award to accolades

24 October 2013
Medicare Local obesity data no surprise given the diabetes epidemic

23 October 2013
eftpos targets diabetes and skin cancer with up to $2 million Giveback donation

15 October 2013
Victorians show tenacity living over five decades with diabetes

14 October 2013
Diabetes Australia welcomes ACT’s active approach to obesity

8 October 2013
Make eye checks a priority for diabetes

4 October 2013
Study finds bigger life stresses for severely obese people with type 2 diabetes

3 October 2013
Diabetes Australia appoints The Hon Judi Moylan as new President

2 October 2013
Landmark Rethink Sugary Drink Forum to Drive Appetite for Consumer Change

26 September 2013
Diabetes holiday campers need respite more than most

11 September 2013
Health groups throw down challenge to Coca Cola: stop weight-washing and start taking meaningful action on obesity

28 August 2013
Diabetes Australia welcomes Australian Greens Health Plan

27 August 2013
Low clothing donations hurt good cause

26 August 2013
100 Young Leaders unite to urge all governments to act

22 August 2013
Diabetes Australia welcomes Coalition Health Policy Focus on a better response to rising diabetes epidemic

22 August 2013
New study confirms need for comprehensive insulin pump program

18 July 2013
The cost of diabetes in Australia

14 July 2013
Australians show a remarkable complacency towards diabetes according to a new survey

19 June 2013
International diabetes leader and experts launch Diabetes Australia’s new strategy and action plan

14 June 2013
New food labels will help prevent type 2 diabetes epidemic

14 May 2013
Thanking volunteers for a job well done

30 April 2013
Clothing collection brings a sense of community

3 April 2013
Murray to Moyne gets into gear

16 March 2013
Celebrating 60 years of reducing the impact of diabetes

8 March 2013
Six new languages bring understanding on gestational diabetes

1 March 2013
Cancer Leader Joins Diabetes Australia – Vic

1 March 2013
New Leadership for Diabetes Australia

1 March 2013
New national dietary guidelines highlight case for diabetes prevention programs

17 January 2013
Leading health organisations release recommendations to tackle soft drink overconsumption

14 January 2013
Cassie Gives Back Some Fun to New Campers

7 January 2013
Yesterday’s Campers Become New Camp Leaders

Statements

8 March 2013
Fraudulent Door Knocking

5 March 2013
Diabetes Victoria responds to Ambulance Victoria review

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