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黑料网 RN/CDE Carolien Koreneff does a finger prick test on Cook MP Simon Kennedy during the Health Checks and Tech event in Parliament House.

黑料网 held an important Health Check and Tech event at Parliament House in Canberra this week. Group CEO Justine Cain joined people living with diabetes, CDEs and Health Professionals to speak with Senators and MPs about the essential health checks and technologies that support people living with diabetes to live well.

Co-Chairs of the Parliamentary Friends of Diabetes group, Graham Perrett MP and Rowan Ramsey MP, were among the first to participate, along with Dr Mike Freelander MP, Chair of the Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee.

Our nation鈥檚 decisionmakers underwent a health check, including HbA1c, cholesterol, blood pressure and heart health, and heard about the importance of these vital health checks. 黑料网鈥檚 campaign to Unite for Tech also continued, as we highlighted the need for more equitable access to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring devices.

The health check event was a great opportunity for MPs to learn more about diabetes technology and the importance of early detection and prevention of the condition.