Diabetes: more than a spiralling health issue 14 November 2014 Diabetes and its complications are leading causes of death, illness and disability in Australia. An AIHW report in 2010 forecast that type 2 diabetes would become the number one cause of disease burden (combining death and disability) in the next 5 years. The number of people diagnosed continues to grow by around 280 new cases every day. Approximately 1.7 million Australians are affected when we include all types of diabetes. In a new ºÚÁÏÍø report commissioned from Deloitte Access Economics, the productivity impact of this highly prevalent, chronic health condition has been quantified.
Partners 1 June 2026 Does your CGM meet anzCGM standards? Advertisement When you live with diabetes, glucose readings influence everyday choices: from food and exercise to conversations with your healthcare... Continue Reading
Blog 1 June 2026 Rebuilding after the fall: Brett Findlay’s story of recovery and resilience Brett Findlay had just started a new job when he learnt he had type 1 diabetes. He figured he could manage diabetes by keeping his blood glucose levels consistently low. Then, one fateful day, he had a severe hypo. In this raw episode of Life on the Level, Brett talks about hypo unawareness, rebuilding after trauma, and the enduring strength of family. Continue Reading
Blog 1 June 2026 Life on the level podcast: returning for season 2Â Life on the Level podcast is back with season 2. Hosted by young Aussies Isabella Magee and Sebastian Harris, this season explores what it's really like to live with type 1 diabetes; the challenges, the wins, and all the messy bits in between. Continue Reading