type 1 diabetes
Making a difference
Pharmacists can make a big difference to the lives of people with diabetes, says credentialled diabetes educator (CDE) Jayne Lehmann. “They can pick up a lot about a person from …
Cost of continuous glucose monitoring prohibitive for most
Findings released from one of the largest surveys of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) reveals the cost of managing the condition is resulting in poor health outcomes, including depression. …
Fenofibrate finds fame
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of preventable blindness of working-age adults in the world.1 In Australia it is one of the top five causes of irreversible blindness among …
100 years since the discovery of insulin: the roadmap to our next big breakthrough
It’s an exciting time for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research with several big breakthroughs poised to make a significant impact on the lives of people with the disease, writes Dr …
Diabetes Updates
‘Cholesterol complacency’ call to action For the first time in nearly a decade, new data highlights the potential extent of the cholesterol problem among high-risk patents costing the economy $1.5 …
Diabetes dynamos
Better pay and referral pathways—along with improved education and training—are desperately needed to help tackle diabetes, say award winning credentialled diabetes educators, consultant pharmacist Kirrily Chambers and registered nurse Jayne …
Trailblazing pharmacist recognised at annual awards
Kirrily Chambers has been named Innovative Pharmacist of the Year 2018 for her pioneering work as the first credentialled diabetes educator pharmacist in Australia Pharmacist Kirrily Chambers was recognised for …
Maternal diabetes linked to autism
Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes have been linked with autism spectrum disorder in this US study Researchers have found a link between Type 1 diabetes (T1D), Type 2 …
Q&A: Regina Cowie, Priceline Pharmacist
Regina tells AJP what to expect as Priceline Pharmacy rolls out a new diabetes screening program across the country AJP: When will the diabetes screening be rolling out and across …
Artificial pancreas a “game-changer” for Type 1 diabetes
Leanne Foster is the first Australian adult to be fitted with a system that continuously monitors her blood glucose levels and automatically adjusts insulin delivery A new “artificial pancreas” currently …
CGMs and type 1 diabetes: national roadshow
The Danii Foundation will be delivering educational sessions about continuous glucose monitors on behalf of the government throughout April and May, to 17 locations across the country Continuous Glucose Monitors …
Snapshot of diabetes in Australia
Latest stats show nearly 30,000 people started using insulin in one year In 2015 there were 28,775 people who began using insulin to treat their diabetes in Australia, according to the …