Diabetes

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Diabetes health

What all types of diabetes have in common is that they cause high levels of glucose in the blood if not appropriately controlled. This is because the body’s pancreas either produces little, no or too much insulin, a hormone which controls blood sugar. In the case of making too much, the body’s cells don’t respond to it well, preventing blood sugar from entering them. There are over 1 million diabetes-related hospitalisations in Australia each year, which accounts for 10% of all total hospitalisations. Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic condition and one of the biggest challenges confronting our health system.

Statistics

5

One Australian develops type 2 diabetes every 5 minutes.

11%

Diabetes contributed in 11% of all deaths in 2017.

17

One in 17 Australians have diabetes.

1.2 million

The number of hospitalisations associated with diabetes each year.

_{Source: Diabetes Australia and AIHW}

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Diabetes programs and support

Free support to live better

The CBHS Corporate Better Living programs are there to provide you additional support in managing your type 2 diabetes. Better Living for diabetes can help you to understand nutrition and adjust your diet, manage your blood glucose levels and develop an exercise regime. There’s also a program to help those at risk of type 2 diabetes from developing it. Read more about the Better Living programs.

Cover for diabetes equipment and healthcare

While some diabetes supplies are funded through the NDSS, certain CBHS Corporate Hospital and Extras covers include cover for blood glucose supplies and insulin pumps. You can also use your Extras cover to visit providers who are important to diabetes health, including podiatrists, optometrists and psychologists.

Check your policy for details or view CBHS Corporate Package and Extras cover.

Regular health checks

With CBHS Corporate Extras or package cover, you’re eligible for generous benefits on health checks and health management services. These are part of our promise to deliver great value while helping you achieve wellbeing and fitness. Health checks include breast exams, bone density tests, skin cancer screening, bowel cancer screening and eye screenings. Check your policy for details or view CBHS Corporate Package or Extras cover.

Sources

https://www.aihw.gov.au
https://www.diabeticfootaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/National-Diabetes-Week-2019.pdf
https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/diabetes-in-australia
NDSS
https://static.diabetesaustralia.com.au/s/fileassets/diabetes-australia/e95a9c09-2d86-4320-b689-8158b7b4b066.pdf
https://www.cbhs.com.au/Health-Well-Being-Blog/blog-article/2020/03/20/understanding-gestational-diabetes
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/the-australian-type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment-tool-ausdrisk

All information contained in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified health care professional.

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