News – Diabetes Australia https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:43:32 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/cropped-apple-touch-icon-precomposed-32x32.png News – Diabetes Australia https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au 32 32 Melbourne to host International Diabetes Congress amid rising health crisis https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/melbourne-to-host-international-diabetes-congress-amid-rising-health-crisis/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:43:25 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100488 In a major win for Australia’s diabetes community, the International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region (IDF WPR) Congress 2026 will...]]> ]]> New nib foundation partnership to enhance diabetes care for people living with disability https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/new-nib-foundation-partnership-to-enhance-diabetes-care-for-people-living-with-disability/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:32:18 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100464 A groundbreaking new partnership between Diabetes Australia and nib foundation will improve the lives of people living with both diabetes...]]> ]]> Public warning: Counterfeit Ozempic pens detected in Australia https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/public-warning-counterfeit-ozempic-pens-detected-in-australia/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:31:17 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100289 The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is urging the diabetes community to remain alert following the detection of counterfeit Ozempic-labelled injection...]]> ]]> Open letter to the diabetes research community: Investing in the future of diabetes research in Australia https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/open-letter-to-the-diabetes-research-sector-investing-in-the-future-of-diabetes-research-in-australia/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:54:13 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100288 In December 2024, we, Diabetes Australia, announced a $40 million investment commitment to diabetes research over the next decade –...]]> ]]> Diabetes technology access needs to be a national priority this Federal Election https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/diabetes-technology-access-needs-to-be-a-national-priority-this-federal-election/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:12:48 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100212 With the Federal Election date now set for May 3, Australia’s leading diabetes advocacy organisations are calling for election commitments...]]> ]]> UPDATE ‘Critical Quarantine’ issued for Reynard Health Supplies Products https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/critical-quarantine-issued-for-reynard-health-supplies-products/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:12:41 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100201 UPDATE: 4PM 28 March 2025 An update has been received regarding the quarantined products referred to in the article below....]]> ]]> Federal Budget delivers cost of living relief, but no funding for diabetes priorities https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/federal-budget-delivers-cost-of-living-relief-but-no-funding-for-diabetes-priorities/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:28:29 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100170 In the wake of the Federal Budget, Diabetes Australia has welcomed cost of living relief but urged the Federal Government...]]> ]]> Government moves to reduce the cost of PBS medicines https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/government-moves-to-reduce-the-cost-of-pbs-medicines/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:34:07 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100144 The Federal Government has today announced that medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will cost no more than $25...]]> ]]> Investment in research is vital to address Australia’s diabetes epidemic https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/investment-in-research-is-vital-to-address-australias-diabetes-epidemic/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:05:44 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100141 Modelling released this week by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) Victorian branch shows the financial viability of...]]> ]]> As Cyclone Alfred ramps up, prepare for natural disasters https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/news/be-prepared-managing-diabetes-during-natural-disasters/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:24:13 +0000 https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/?p=100004 With Cyclone Alfred approaching landfall, people living with diabetes can take steps to avoid some of the challenges involved with...]]> ]]>