Diabetes
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Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (sugar) levels are raised due to problems producing or processing insulin. Diabetes may be genetic, pregnancy related or caused by obesity or illness and may be type 1 or type 2.
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- Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- Diabetes and erectile dysfunction
Men with diabetes are more prone to problems with erectile dysfunction or impotence.
- Diabetes and kidney failure
Kidney failure means the kidneys can no longer remove waste and maintain the level of fluid and salts that the body needs.
- Diabetic coma
Diabetic coma is a medical emergency and needs prompt medical treatment.
- Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy
- Diabetic retinopathy
Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can cause loss of vision and blindness.
- Heart disease - know your risk
Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.
- Hyperglycaemia
Hyperglycaemia means too much glucose is circulating in the blood.
- Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia refers to symptoms caused by low blood glucose. The most common reason for hypoglycaemia is diabetes medication.
- Kidney failure
You can lose up to 90 per cent of kidney function before you even feel sick.
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores managing your diabetes
- My feet and diabetes (video)
When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day. This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores footcare and diabetes.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).
- Type 2 Diabetes - Pre Diabetes (video)
For some people with a family history of type 2 diabetes, diagnosis in later life doesn’t come as a surprise. Others can go for years without realising that they are living with the condition. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can vary from person to person, but can include: tiredness, persistent thirst, frequent urination, numbness. In this video clip, participants explain what their life was like prior to knowing they had type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes
Diabetes and the build-up of glucose (sugar) in the blood can cause serious complications if left untreated.
- Diabetes and insulin
It may take a while to find the right insulin dose to reduce your blood glucose to acceptable levels.
- Exercise and diabetes (video)
Healthy exercise is important for everyone. This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores the importance of exercise when you have diabetes
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores managing your diabetes
- My feet and diabetes (video)
When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day. This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores footcare and diabetes.
- Type 2 Diabetes - Pre Diabetes (video)
For some people with a family history of type 2 diabetes, diagnosis in later life doesn’t come as a surprise. Others can go for years without realising that they are living with the condition. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can vary from person to person, but can include: tiredness, persistent thirst, frequent urination, numbness. In this video clip, participants explain what their life was like prior to knowing they had type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes - foot care
Good foot care and regular check-ups can help people with diabetes avoid foot problems.
- Diabetes - issues for children and teenagers
Many parents worry when their child with diabetes starts or returns to school.
- Diabetes - long-term effects
The risk of most diabetes-related complications can be reduced.
- Diabetes and exercise
Exercise is an important lifestyle choice for everyone. For people with diabetes or at risk of diabetes, exercise is still an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Diabetes and healthy eating
Healthy eating for people with diabetes is no different than for everyone else.
- Diabetes and healthy eating (video)
Healthy eating is important for everyone. This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores healthy eating and food choices.
- Diabetes and oral health
People with diabetes have a higher risk of tooth and gum problems.
- Exercise and diabetes (video)
Healthy exercise is important for everyone. This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores the importance of exercise when you have diabetes
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores managing your diabetes
- My feet and diabetes (video)
When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day. This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores footcare and diabetes.
- Type 2 Diabetes - Pre Diabetes (video)
For some people with a family history of type 2 diabetes, diagnosis in later life doesn’t come as a surprise. Others can go for years without realising that they are living with the condition. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can vary from person to person, but can include: tiredness, persistent thirst, frequent urination, numbness. In this video clip, participants explain what their life was like prior to knowing they had type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes - gestational
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears when the pregnancy is over.
- Diabetes - pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes has no symptoms or warning signs, and is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.
- Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus is characterised by extreme thirst and the passing of vast amounts of urine.
- Diabetes type 1
Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years.
- Diabetes type 2
Type 2 diabetes may be prevented, but it cannot be cured.
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Australia – Victoria explores managing your diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes - Pre Diabetes (video)
For some people with a family history of type 2 diabetes, diagnosis in later life doesn’t come as a surprise. Others can go for years without realising that they are living with the condition. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can vary from person to person, but can include: tiredness, persistent thirst, frequent urination, numbness. In this video clip, participants explain what their life was like prior to knowing they had type 2 diabetes
Reviewed on: 23-02-2022