According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare an estimated 5% of the Australian population (1 million Australian adults), reported they had type 2 diabetes in 2017–18, according to self-reported data from the ABS 2017–18 National Health Survey.
Information based on self-reported data only is likely to underestimate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes as many cases remain unreported, due to survey participants either not knowing or accurately reporting their diabetes status.
Warren Bingham was one individual who didn’t have symptoms and was unaware he had Type 2 Diabetes. In this interview he talks about his initial conversation with his GP and the treatment options available. Today Warren is on a diet and exercise controlled lifestyle to manage his condition. He opted to follow this change in behaviour and was able to avoid needing medication for type 2 diabetes.
Warren is the ambassador for Diabetes NSW & ACT.
#HeadsUpDiabetes #HeadsUp #NationalDiabetesWeek #diabetes #NDW2020
Recover/Me patient stories are for awareness purposes only. Results may not be typical. Always consult your health care professional to understand your symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Hearing loss in a family member
In Australia about 3.6 million people have some level of hearing loss. Noise exposure is one of the biggest causes of preventable hearing loss. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have a much higher rate of ear disease than other children, which can result in hearing loss.
As Australia’s population ages, we expect the number of people with a hearing impairment to double to an estimated 7.8 million people in 2060 according to Government estimates.
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Stroke in working age adults
30% of all strokes in Australia affect working age adults (those under 65). The impact can be significant in the lives of breadwinners and those in employment at the time of stroke.
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Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
Colleen worked in the fashion industry throughout her successful career. She talks about recent ground-breaking treatment that has given back her confidence and ability to keep a steady hand in day-to-day tasks. Today she lives in Melbourne with her husband Reg, and volunteers at Epworth Hospital in Richmond, Victoria.
