Use FRAX score without BMD for people with diabetes

FRAX scores which include BMD as a factor in calculations may not be accurate for estimating fractures in women with diabetes, a Victorian study shows. Baseline data from 566 women in the Geelong Osteoporosis Study was used to calculate FRAX...

FRAX scores which include BMD as a factor in calculations may not be accurate for estimating fractures in women with...

Diabetes care

5 Australian highlights from EASD 2019, Barcelona

The annual scientific meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) is one of the largest gatherings of diabetes healthcare professionals in the world. In 2019, the EASD meeting is being held in Barcelona. and here are...

The annual scientific meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) is one of the largest gatherings...

Diabetes technology

Health minister blames manufacturer for delay in subsidisation of flash monitor

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt has blamed inaction by the manufacturer of the Freestyle Libre glucose flash monitor for delays to subsidised access to the devices on the National Diabetes Services Scheme. Responding to a petition tabled in parliament...

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt has blamed inaction by the manufacturer of the Freestyle Libre glucose flash monitor for...

Diabetes technology

Sex and intimacy counselling needed to reassure people about diabetes technology

Clinicians should broach the subjects of sex and intimacy when discussing wearable diabetes technology with their patients, even in young people, WA researchers say. Responses to a survey of people with type 1 diabetes 16-60 years of age showed they...

Clinicians should broach the subjects of sex and intimacy when discussing wearable diabetes technology with their patients, even in young...