According to Diabetes Australia, as of 2024, 2 million Australians are living with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes, and many more at high risk.

On this edition of Wellbeing, we explore what diabetes is, what it does to the body and the mind, and what can be done to treat and prevent the disease.

Prof. Shamasunder Acharya is from the University of Newcastle’s School of Medicine and Public Health, and the lead in the Diabetes Alliance Program which has led to improved outcomes for several thousands of people with diabetes.

The risk assessment tool mentioned in the interview is the AUSDIAB Risk Assessment.

According to <a href="https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/State-of-the-Nation-2024-Diabetes-Australia.pdf">Diabetes Australia</a>, as of 2024, 2 million&nbsp;Australians are living with diagnosed and undiagnosed&nbsp;diabetes, and many more at high risk.
On this edition of Wellbeing, we explore what diabetes is, what it does to the body and the mind, and what can be done to treat and prevent the disease.
Prof. Shamasunder Acharya is from the University of Newcastle&rsquo;s School of Medicine and Public Health, and the lead in the <a href="https://www.dapplus.org.au">Diabetes Alliance Program</a> which has led to improved outcomes for several thousands of people with diabetes.
The risk assessment tool mentioned in the interview is the <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/the-australian-type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment-tool-ausdrisk/tool">AUSDIAB Risk Assessment</a>.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the Community Broadcasting Association.

The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Jack Hodgins, Graham Wilson and Oliver Croft.

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association</a>.
The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Jack Hodgins, Graham Wilson and Oliver Croft.