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Push for diabetes management technologies with cases on the rise

Published 18 July 2024, 9:17 am
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have some of the highest rates of type-2 diabetes in the world. Many don't have access to appropriate healthcare, leading to higher hospitalisation and death rates. As part of National Diabetes Week, advocates are calling on the government to make diabetes management technologies more affordable and accessible.
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