Top 10 articles for 2023 5 December 2023 Perhaps unsurprisingly the top stories during 2023 were related to the availability, or otherwise, of medications. The nationwide shortage of Ozempic hit the headlines at the start of 2023, and concerns still remain high for those struggling to access a regular supply. Several months later the potential withdrawal of Fiasp from the PBS understandingly sparked angst and distress in the community. These two issues were a major driving force behind the launch of our Spark Change platform. We have committed to fight for change on these issues, plus others. We urge you to add your voice on topics that concern you here. While Ozempic and Fiasp took out the top two spots for the most read articles on our website in 2023, the following eight articles were not far behind. Accessing your HbA1c results online through My Health Record Diabetes Australia welcomes cheaper, more convenient access to medicines Pain, numbness, burning? It could be peripheral neuropathy Recommended vaccinations for those living with type 2 diabetes Bionic pancreas approved by FDA Tube-free insulin pumps Pholcodine withdrawn: What you need to know about cough suppressants this winter Three commonly asked questions about exercise and diabetes
Media releases 14 February 2025 Diabetes Australia thanks retiring Federal MPs for their dedication Diabetes Australia has this week extended its gratitude to retiring Federal MPs Graham Perrett and Rowan Ramsey for their tireless... Continue Reading
News 4 February 2025 Urgent calls for diabetes funding in 2025-26 Federal Budget The Diabetes Alliance has called on the Federal Government to commit to, and fund, the recommendations of the Parliament Inquiry... Continue Reading
Media releases 31 January 2025 Tasmania’s Deputy Premier gears up to support the diabetes community Tasmania’s stunning landscapes will once again play host to Pollie Pedal Tasmania 2025, a three-day cycling event to raise funds... Continue Reading