We鈥檙e thrilled to share something we鈥檝e been working on behind the scenes: your has a brand鈥憂ew look, designed with you in mind. Whether you鈥檝e been living with diabetes or have been recently diagnosed, we know how important it is to have a reliable, easy鈥憈o鈥憂avigate place to find the products you trust. This refresh is all about making that experience smoother, easier, and more enjoyable. 

Fresh look & feel 

The first thing you鈥檒l notice is the updated design. It鈥檚 cleaner, brighter, and more modern, making it easier on the eyes and simpler to browse. We wanted the  to feel welcoming and intuitive; a place you can move through comfortably, whether you鈥檙e stocking up on essentials or exploring something new. 

A smarter navigation menu 

We鈥檝e reorganised the navigation so you can find what you鈥檙e looking for faster. Categories are clearer, menus are more streamlined, and everything is grouped to reflect how you shop. No more sifting through endless pages, just quick access to the products you rely on. 

Improved product pages 

Product pages have also undergone a major upgrade. You鈥檒l now see clearer information, cleaner layouts, and improved curation from our team. Whether it鈥檚 testing supplies, skincare, nutrition, or tech, each page is designed to help you make informed choices quickly and easily. Plus, you can shop knowing your essentials are reviewed and approved by our health professionals, so you can manage your diabetes effectively. 

Free unlimited shipping for PLUS and Legacy members 

滨蹿&苍产蝉辫;测辞耻鈥檙别&苍产蝉辫;补&苍产蝉辫;Diabetes YOUnited PLUS or Legacy member, you鈥檒l continue to enjoy free unlimited shipping. If you鈥檙e currently an ESSENTIAL member and find yourself ordering regularly, this might be the perfect time to upgrade. The savings add up fast, and the convenience speaks for itself. 

Tell us what you think 

We鈥檇 love to hear your thoughts on the new . Share your feedback on our social channels or join the conversation in the member forums. Your lived experience has always shaped what we do, and this refresh is no exception. 

Australians living with diabetes are doing it tougher than ever.

That鈥檚 why today, on World Diabetes Day (Thursday 14 November), 黑料网 is launching Diabetes YOUnited 鈥� our new, free national membership program available to everyone in Australia. 

To celebrate the launch of Diabetes YOUnited, we鈥檙e teaming up with chef Miguel Maestre to host a series of cooking demonstrations around Australia. Miguel鈥檚 challenge? To cook a tasty, easy, and affordable meal. After appearing with 黑料网 Group CEO Justine Cain on Channel 9鈥檚 Today show this morning, the first stop is Perth!

鈥淭his is such an important campaign for me to be involved in. I鈥檝e been on my own health journey with my nutrition and my fitness because I want to feel good and have energy. I鈥檓 so passionate about good food but I know it鈥檚 challenging times for people right now,鈥� said Miguel.

鈥淓verything is expensive. I want to help show people that you can make really tasty food that鈥檚 not expensive and is very nutritious. While I鈥檓 an expert in good food, 黑料网 are the experts in diabetes support and I鈥檓 looking forward to cooking up a storm around the country!鈥�

Cooking demonstrations with chef Miguel Maestre

Find Miguel’s delicious chicken paella recipe here and his light and crunchy low carb zoodle salad here.

Perth

• Friday, 15 November
• 10:30am
• Forrest Place Stage, Perth CBD

Adelaide

• Sunday, 17 November
• 10:00am
• Adelaide Showground Farmers鈥� Market

Brisbane

• Saturday, 7 December
• 11:00am
• Flowstate South Bank, Brisbane

Melbourne

• Monday, 24 February 2025
• 11:30am
• Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne, Level 1 Wine Bar – 546 Collins Street, Melbourne

More dates and locations to come!

People living with diabetes are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, raising serious concerns that the situation is putting people鈥檚 health at significant risk. 

According to new data from 黑料网, released on World Diabetes Day, more than 90 percent of people living with diabetes are anxious about the rising cost of living, and 75 percent are worried that managing their diabetes will become unaffordable in the future. 

Worryingly, half of survey respondents said cost of living pressures were negatively impacting their ability to manage their diabetes, which includes attending GP appointments, undertaking pathology tests and purchasing syringes to administer insulin.   

黑料网 Group CEO Justine Cain said if people living with diabetes can’t afford regular access to health care and medication to manage their condition, the risk of diabetes-related complications increases dramatically. This also places significant burden on our health care system, as more people are hospitalised with life-threatening complications.

鈥淒iabetes is a condition that needs to be actively managed. People are being forced to make impossible choices between health care and everyday living, and ultimately that can have devastating consequences,鈥� Ms Cain said.  

鈥淒iabetes costs the health care system around $3.4 billion every year and that cost is only going to increase if people can鈥檛 afford proper management which can lead to complications like kidney disease, heart attack and stroke.鈥� 

To combat rising cost of living pressures, 黑料网 has announced it will provide free support to all Australians living with diabetes across the country, in a major push to see people with diabetes better supported.

“A person鈥檚 post code or bank balance should not be a barrier to good health,鈥� said Ms Cain.  

鈥満诹贤� has been proudly supporting the community for decades and now, as pressure increases on people, our support is increasing too,鈥� Ms Cain said. 

鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we鈥檙e launching Diabetes YOUnited 鈥� a free national membership program to provide trusted support and information that is easy to access and will help people, no matter what their financial situation, to live well with diabetes. 

鈥淚t doesn鈥檛 matter where you live, from Bendigo or Broome; Bundaberg to Burnie and anywhere in between, Diabetes YOUnited is available for all Australians.  

鈥淵OUnited we are stronger,鈥� she said. 

From today a new free membership option is available nationwide. Everyone who joins the free service will have access to up-to-date information and education tools, personalised support, regular news and updates with expert insights and resources, as well as better connection to, and support from, Australia鈥檚 largest diabetes community.  

The rising cost of living is impacting the ability of people to access or afford primary care and GP services, causing them to disengage from health care, increasing their risk of complications and leading to gridlocked public hospitals.  

People are also struggling to know who to turn to in a complex environment – that鈥檚 why we鈥檙e offering support and information that鈥檚 simple and can help people.  

There鈥檚 also an option for people who choose to, and can afford it, to upgrade to receive additional services, but all Australians can access essential support at no cost. 

People who are already members of 黑料网 will automatically receive the upgrade to the paid option, known as Diabetes YOUnited Plus, which includes a range of new services and supports in addition to existing benefits.  

Key findings from the research released today paint a concerning picture of the cost of living challenges faced by people living with diabetes:  

• 66% reported spending more on diabetes management now than five years ago  
• 61% described the cost of accessing diabetes medicines and technology as their greatest challenge 
• 33% have been forced to cut costs related to their diabetes management  
• 44% are turning to cheaper, less healthy food options.   

Carers are also spending more, with 82% reporting an increase in their financial contributions to managing diabetes over the past five years.  

“These statistics are alarming, but they only tell part of the story,” said Ms Cain.   

鈥淥verwhelmingly, Australians living with diabetes have also told us that they want better access to trusted information and support. They鈥檙e looking for better connection to community and support services that will help them live well.  

鈥淐ost shouldn鈥檛 be a barrier to that support,鈥� she said.  

Diabetes YOUnited will make it easier for more people to access 黑料网鈥檚 community of support, trusted resources, and advocacy.  

By becoming a member, Australians can help amplify the voices of those most affected, ensuring that no one is left to navigate diabetes alone.  

To learn more about YOUnited and how you can support people living with diabetes, visit 黑料网 Membership on our website. 

About 黑料网

黑料网 is the national organisation supporting all people living with or at risk of diabetes. We put people first. We work in collaboration with member organisations, consumers, health professionals, researchers and the community.

For more information visit: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au