The 11-17 July marks National Diabetes Week in 2021. This month we chose to focus on the importance of understanding diabetes and why raising awareness matters to those who suffer from it. The stigma of diabetes can be damaging emotionally and mentally because it prevents those living with this condition from feeling confident in themselves …
Diabetes is a common disease that affects many and is recognised as the world’s fastest-growing chronic condition. Around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes with more than 100,000 Australians becoming diabetic in the past year. What does this mean? Well, for starters, it is important for diabetes awareness to increase to help improve the well being …
Do you have an employee with diabetes? If so, it’s important for you to understand the basics of managing this disease. This blog will explore some helpful tips and best practices that can help both your staff person and your business remain productive. Diabetic Friendly Workplace While Diabetes is a condition many people are aware …
New research suggests that spider venom increases the production of insulin and scientists are hopeful this could eventually lead to a new treatment. A team from Ulster University in Northern Ireland made the surprising discovery while studying venom from the Mexican blonde tarantula. The researchers have now created a synthetic version of a key molecule …
May 12 is international Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) day. The aim is to increase awareness and research into the diseases. There is approximately 250,000 Australians living with ME/CFS with approximately a quarter of these affected so severely they are house or even bed-bound. Internationally there is estimated to be approximately 17 …
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In the workplace The fluctuating nature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) can make it difficult for someone with the illness to maintain a consistent level of work. A task that is easily manageable one day may prove impossible the next. Even when a person’s condition appears to have stabilised, it is common …
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