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Treatment of diabetes aims to do what your body would normally do - maintain a proper balance of insulin and glucose. Living well with diabetes means keeping the level of glucose in the blood as close to normal as possible.
The three elements for controlling Type 1 diabetes are food, exercise and insulin. In many people with Type 2 diabetes, diet and exercise alone can control blood glucose levels. A doctor or dietitian will be able to suggest a specific lifestyle or exercise plan depending on age, lifestyle and overall health.
Reviewed September 2008
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Diabetes - issues for children and teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Children or teenagers who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes may have a range of concerns. These include dealing with their own emotional reactions and those of others, going back to school and negotiating sex, drinking alcohol, smoking and illicit drugs. Alcohol and other drugs can be dangerous to people with diabetes.
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Aug 2009
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Alcohol and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Most people with diabetes can enjoy alcohol in moderation. But make sure you talk with your doctor, diabetes educator or dietitian first.
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Apr 2009
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Taking care of your feet
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Foot care is important as foot problems are a common complication of diabetes. Your feet can be affected in two ways. Your blood supply may be affected, resulting in slower healing, and you may also lose some feeling in your feet due to nerve damage.
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Mar 2009
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Travelling and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Having diabetes doesn't mean your travelling days are over. To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip, be sure to plan well and think carefully about what diabetes supplies you will need while travelling.
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Mar 2009
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Diabetes in adolescents
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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This topic looks at the changes that occur for adolescents physically, emotionally and socially and how these changes impact on living with the chronic disease diabetes mellitus type 1.
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Jan 2009
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Type 2 diabetes
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with type 2 diabetes.
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Oct 2008
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Type 1 diabetes
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RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
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Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with type 1 diabetes.
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Sep 2008
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Your guide to patient empowerment
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Patient empowerment simply means you acquire the knowledge to understand and take care of yourself. In other words - self manage your diabetes.
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Sep 2008
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National Diabetes Services Scheme
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) provides access to subsidised products and information to enable people with diabetes to manage their health.
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Sep 2008
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Healthy eating
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Healthy eating for diabetes includes selecting high fibre, lower Glycemic Index (GI) carbohydrate foods and reducing fat, especially saturated fat. Food intake should be balanced with exercise to maintain a healthy body weight.
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Aug 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulcers can occur in people who have lost sensation in their feet, have problems with their circulation and/or have foot deformities such as bunions or calluses. People with diabetes are at particular risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Preventing foot ulcers
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Australian Prescriber
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Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
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Aug 2008
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Diabetes - about diabetes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) happens when the body can't use glucose for energy because it does not have any or enough insulin. Insulin controls how much glucose can pass from the blood into body's cells.
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Jun 2008
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Diabetes - managing diabetes in childhood
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Managing diabetes is more than just keeping blood glucose levels right. The aim is to make sure that a child or young person can do the things that others of their age can do.
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Apr 2008
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Diabetes: audio fact sheets
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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The following audio fact sheets were recorded for Diabetes Australia-NSW by Vision Australia. They are made available for people with visual impairments, with low English literacy skills and users who listen to digital audio using an MP-3 Player.
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Apr 2008
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Physical activity
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Physical activity is vital in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By becoming more active you can improve your general health, quality of life and diabetes management.
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Mar 2008
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Managing your weight
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Being overweight or obese not only increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers and gallstones, it also makes diabetes harder to manage.
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Mar 2008
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How to eat well
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Following a healthy diet is one of the cornerstones of diabetes management, along with regular physical activity and, where appropriate, medication.
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Mar 2008
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