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- Diabetes type 1
Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years.
- Dementia - different types
Dementia is more common in people over 65, but it is not a normal part of ageing.
- Diabetes type 2
Type 2 diabetes may be prevented, but it cannot be cured.
- Types of hospital admission
How your journey into hospital begins in Victoria depends on whether your visit is planned or unplanned, and what kind of health pathway you require.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening infection that can lead to serious illness, especially in children.
- 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
- Types of doctors and health professionals
Doctors and other health professionals all have a different role to play in your healthcare.
- Types of mental health issues and illnesses
Mental health issues and illnesses may impact on a person’s thoughts, perceptions, feelings and behaviours. Most people can manage their condition with medication, counselling or both.
- Braille
Braille is a reading and writing system for blind and vision impaired people, made up of raised dots that can be ?read? by touch.
- Calling an ambulance
In a medical emergency, call triple zero (000) for assistance.