Did you know that next week is National Diabetes Week?
Why is it important to highlight this day on the Australian calendar?
Here are some quick facts for you:
– 1,500,000 people are living with diabetes in Australia.
– 120,000 people diagnosed with diabetes each year.
– 400,000 Australians are at high risk of diabetes.
Living with Diabetes requires careful management of one’s diet, physical activity, and sometimes even medication.
Let’s take a closer look at how a dietitian can help with ORS’ National Manager for Dietetics Erene Thong.