Another sound reason to breastfeed
A research review published in the Australian journal ‘Breastfeeding Review’ indicates that the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in breastfed babies was reduced by more than half.
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Breakfast decreases type 2 diabetes risk
Nutritional guidelines have long recommended that people eat breakfast, but there has been little research on the relationship between morning eating habits and development of type 2 diabetes. According to results of a new study, eating breakfast is associated with a decreased chance of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Kids Camp 2012
Applications are now open for children aged between 10 – 12 years with type 1 diabetes to attend the annual Kids Camp.
When: Friday October 5th until Sunday October 7th
Where: Campers will meet at Mylor Baptist campsite
Cost: Free for Diabetes SA members and $30 for non-members
RSVP: Application closing date is Friday August 3rd
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Creating “death-defying” insulin-producing islets for transplantation
One of the issues with islet cell transplantation is that from the outset, the cells are destined for failure. Scientists at the Garvan Research Institute in Sydney have identified one way of making transplantation more successful.
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Don’t EVER think it’s too small!!!
Ever thought that that blister or cut on your foot was too small to bother speaking to your doctor about? Recent guidelines on the management of infected foot wounds emphasise the importance of “rapid and appropriate therapy for treating infected wounds on the feet”.
Read more about the potential complications and how they can be prevented by visiting the website.
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Mental Health Self Assessment Tool – ‘Minding Diabetes’
Minding Diabetes is now available on-line. This self–assessment tool for emotional health has been developed as part of the 2011–12 Diabetes and Mental Health National Development Program.
Minding Diabetes responds to the psychosocial and mental health needs of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is designed to raise awareness about the psychosocial and mental health issues which may arise as a consequence of managing diabetes, and to provide a guide to seek assistance.
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Inadequate mental health services for people with diabetes?
Whilst a new analysis of data collected from 2001-2008 shows a decrease in the psychological distress of 50,000 Australians, it found a notable increase in people with diabetes. This was coupled with a decline in the use of antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication which, the authors suggest, could indicate inadequacies in mental health services for those with diabetes.
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