Diabetes in Australia

Type 2 diabetes is classified as a lifestyle disease which is impacted by environmental and hereditary factors.

Although there is no direct cure for Type 2 diabetes the Australian Government: Department of Health[4] has put in place guidelines to assure that children and adolescents receive the suggested period of time engaging in physical activity.

[8] A University of Alberta study, conducted in 2006, noted that 60% of Aboriginal people over the age of 35 in Western Australia tested positive for diabetes.

[9] A study conducted by the International Diabetes Institute at Monash University showed that Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern immigrants who moved to Australia were diagnosed with diabetes at a higher level than the average.

State and territory diabetes organisations are also assisting in the arrangements and planning of services for this scheme.