O MeA e tAtAU OnA e IlOA - Australian Diabetes Council

Introduction
One in four people in Australia have either diabetes or are at high risk of diabetes.
Diabetes prevalence is considerably higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and certain
culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups.
So far there is no cure for diabetes but with proper management most people can lead a full
and active life and delay or prevent long term complications. To ensure
best possible health, people with diabetes and their families need to understand a great deal
about diabetes.
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be frightening and overwhelming. It’s a lot easier
when you understand it and develop a lifestyle plan to manage it. For this reason it is very
important to have information about food, medicines, exercise, community resources and
diabetes self care.
This book has been produced by Australian Diabetes Council. It has been written in English
and several other languages to explain what you need to know about diabetes.
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