SA Diabetes Advocacy’s Post

Not long now until I present my latest findings at the Australasian Diabetes Congress. I will be discussing how these three factors intersect and the clinical governance implications that might arise #diabetes #mentalhealth #healthserviceuse #clinicalgovernance

#PrimaryHealthCare with a focus on #PeopleCentredCare, treating patients as indiciduals and equal partners, empowering them to co-manage their health care processes

How does diabetes impact healthcare systems? Diabetes significantly impacts healthcare systems by increasing costs and straining resources. It's a major public health issue with rising prevalence worldwide, primarily due to obesity. Diabetes can lead to severe health complications, requiring extensive medical care and management, thus putting a great strain on healthcare systems.

A recent study led by Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, a Diabetes Canada funded researcher at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, sheds light on the long-term implications of gestational diabetes for women's health. The study aimed to understand how the risk of developing type 2 diabetes evolves across multiple pregnancies. This research provides valuable insights for healthcare providers and women alike, empowering them to make informed decisions to mitigate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes. Read more about Dr. Dasgupta’s work here: https://ow.ly/4Ab950RStnV #diabetes #diabetesresearch #gestationaldiabetes

Diabetes in Internal Medicine! 🩺 We're excited to introduce #Diabetes to our #InternalMedicine speciality! Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. Dive into the latest Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes from the American Diabetes Association. 🔍 Key Facts: 🇪🇺 There are about 60 million people with diabetes in Europe, according to the World Health Organization 🇵🇹 APDP Diabetes states that according to the International Diabetes Federation, Portugal has the 2nd highest standardized prevalence of diabetes in the European Union. 🇵🇹 According to BIAL in Portugal: The estimated prevalence of diabetes in adults aged 20 to 79 was 14.1% in 2021, affecting over one million Portuguese. 👉 Hit the link to download: linktr.ee/Medtiles 📲 #Diabetes #ChronicIllness #Healthcare #DigitalHealth #GenerativeAI #GenAIHealthcare #MedTech #DiabetesCare #StandardsofCare #WHO #ADA

🌟 National Diabetes Week: 14-20 July 2024! 🌟 As National Diabetes Week begins, advocating for fair access to diabetes technology across Australia is critical. My husband, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 20 years, and I have witnessed firsthand how technologies like Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices, and soon, an insulin pump, can significantly enhance quality of life. Not all have equal access to these tools, some benefit while others are left behind. With global diabetes rates affecting 1 in 9 adults, it's urgent to unite for equitable tech access. Let's raise our voices together to ensure every Australian living with diabetes has the resources they need. 💪 #NationalDiabetesWeek #DiabetesAwareness

Teresa Muller is a patient and the director of the Chilean Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Muller says one of the most pressing difficulties in Chile is access to health care due to the lack of specialists, reference centers and referral systems across the country (especially in remote areas). “Having quick access to treatment and prompt medical attention makes a significant difference in the patients near future, ensuring a good physical and mental quality of life for them. While the current situation may seem bleak, there is a clear path to improvement. Advocating for the specialization of doctors could lead to more accurate diagnoses and faster, more effective care for our citizens. Until this change occurs, many will continue to struggle to seek necessary care, understand their diagnosis, or receive the treatment they need from our health systems, both public and private. It is also crucial that we improve response times. Only then can we keep pace with this disease and prevent it from claiming more lives.” Learn more about global efforts to improve access to care during #WorldPHDay2024. https://ow.ly/AKLA50RSGfT

We recently collaborated with the Health Innovation Network South London, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London, and Leicester Diabetes Centre to evaluate the feasibility and acceptance of the Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles for Diabetes (HEAL-D) Online programme. BISI’s contribution was to offer methodological expertise in implementation feasibility assessment. HEAL-D was developed to tackle the problem of low participation levels of type 2 diabetes self-management programmes amongst the African and Carribean communities in the UK. Our collaborative implementation evaluation of HEAL-D Online was positive and shows us its potential in addressing significant health inequalities. Further, whilst the context of the UK may differ from that in Singapore, the methods we applied can be translated – to focus on understanding better the implementation requirements for virtual diabetes services. Read the full report published by BMJ Open at https://lnkd.in/eMMvUnDu #NUSBISI #NUSMedicine #BehSci #ImpSci

537 million people are living with #diabetes worldwide — that’s approximately 1 in every 10 people. Raising awareness and supporting research are key to reducing this growing global health challenge. Discover how ProPharma is making strides in diabetes research to drive better outcomes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehE9maHJ. #DiabetesLife #WorldDiabetesDay

The number of people with diabetes in Spain has surged by 42% since 2019, according to the Spanish Diabetes Society. This significant increase highlights the growing health challenge posed by #type2diabetes in the country. Currently, diabetes prevalence in Spain stands at 14.8%, affecting one in seven adults, the second-highest rate in Europe. The associated healthcare costs have escalated to €14.5 billion, placing Spain among the top ten countries for diabetes-related healthcare expenditure. Alarmingly, nearly a third (30.3%) of people living with diabetes in Spain are undiagnosed, exacerbating this public health issue. Undiagnosed and untreated diabetes can lead to severe complications, such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and blindness, underscoring the need for improved detection and management. A task worth committing to! #spain #type2diabetes #curalife #prevention #earlydiagnostics