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06 July 2010

Diabetes Awareness Week 2010

Diabetes Australia-NSW will be spreading the message across the state about the link between diabetes and kidney disease this Diabetes Awareness Week from 11-17 July.

25 June 2010

Congratulations to Jimmy Little on success at APRA awards

Diabetes Australia-NSW would like to congratulate Jimmy Little after he was recognised on Monday for his achievements in music.

07 July 2010

New type 2 diabetes medication may help in type 1

A new medication for type 2 diabetes may also benefit those with type 1, reducing the rise in blood glucose levels following a meal and possibly lowering insulin needs.

29 June 2010

Insulin pump prevents night-time hypos

A special insulin pump which uses continuous glucose monitoring to predict hypoglycaemia and stop delivering insulin can help reduce the number of overnight hypos, according to a new study.

Resources for Health Professionals

Professional Partner Program
Partners in diabetes care

Health professionals are at the forefront of the fight against the rise of diabetes. Because we share common goals, Diabetes Australia-NSW has developed the Professional Partner Program. This represents our commitment to providing practical support for health professionals – including the latest diabetes information and material.

The exclusive benefits for members of the Professional Partner Program include:

•All regular membership benefits of Diabetes Australia-NSW, such as the quarterly magazine Issues and 10 per cent member product discounts.

• An “About Diabetes - Education and Nutrition” CD-ROM containing a library of 41 educational Diabetes Information Sheets: 26 on general diabetes education and 15 covering healthy eating. Upon renewal each year, you will receive an updated CD-ROM.

• The Diabetes Management Journal magazine, distributed four times per year.

• Diabetes research update: selected abstracts on key research and management issues via our website.

• Members prices at all Diabetes Australia-NSW seminars, forums and events. Note: Member organisations may send the principal member and up to two (2) extra staff at members prices.

• Certificate of membership to the Professional Partner Program.

Professional Partner Program Membership Types

Individual		$55 p.a.
Organisation		$110 p.a. (GST inclusive)

Membership fees include free membership to a local support group.

How do I join?

• online with a credit card

• print off an application form (PDF), then fax it to (02) 9660 3633 or mail to GPO Box 9824, Sydney NSW 2001

• by phone with a credit card by calling 1300 136 588, or

• in person at one of our Diabetes Support Centres

Creating a strong link with health professionals
For more information call 1300 136 588 or email membership@diabetesnsw.com.au

Special category - Diabetes Australia-NSW Membership for Aboriginal Health Workers

Diabetes Australia-NSW has developed a series of diabetes Information Sheets for people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

As a member of Diabetes Australia-NSW, you will receive the diabetes magazine Issues four times a year, a copy of the Healthy Shopping Guide plus 10 special diabetes Information Sheets.

You are also entitled to a 10 per cent discount on products and resources sold by Diabetes Australia-NSW and discounted entry to seminars and events held by Diabetes Australia-NSW. The fee is only $16.50 per year.