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Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years.

Type 2 diabetes may be prevented, but it cannot be cured.

Dementia is more common in people over 65, but it is not a normal part of ageing.

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacterium that causes a life-threatening infection that can lead to serious illness, especially in children.

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.

Doctors and other health professionals all have a different role to play in your healthcare.

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

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 is a reading and writing system for blind and vision impaired people, made up of raised dots that can be ?read? by touch.

In a medical emergency, call triple zero (000) for assistance.