Diabetes Victoria is an Australian charitable organisation working to reduce the impact of diabetes. Founded in 1953, they support and campaign for Victorians who are affected by type 1 diabetes, Gestational diabetes, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, as well as those at risk. They aim to reduce the effect of diabetes in Victoria, to assist with the procurement of diabetes medication, and to find a cure for diabetes. They are a member of Diabetes Australia.
Video Diabetes Australia Victoria
Campaigns
Diabetes Victoria has had various campaigns to help reduce the cases of diabetes. As a member of the Obesity Policy Coalition, Diabetes Victoria lobbied against tax-payer funded surgeries for controlling weight, such as gastric bypass surgery, claiming that they do not address the root causes of diabetes and for stricter control over the toys given away as part of kids' meals, in an effort to reduce childhood obesity.
They also promote healthier lifestyles by encouraging Victorians to walk more, as a form of exercise.
In addition to working to reduce the number of cases of diabetes, Diabetes Victoria has advocated for adequate treatment for those afflicted by the disease and conducted research aimed at combating the practice of diabetics skipping insulin shots as a means of losing weight.
Maps Diabetes Australia Victoria
References
External links
- Official web site
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