Diabetes

If you’re living with diabetes, it’s really important to take care of your health. This includes looking after your feet as diabetes can affect the nerves, blood and circulation, making it harder for cuts to heal. We take you through looking after your feet — and general health — when you’re diabetic. Why is foot care important for diabetics? If...

If you have a close friend or family member with a long-term medical condition, you may find it hard to find a thoughtful or original gift for them. This could be because they are limited by their condition or don’t get to go out as often as they like. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of gift ideas for 2022...

Currently, one in six Australians is aged 65 or over. So the chances are that you have at least one elderly relative and know how important it is for them to maintain their independence. Being self-sufficient boosts their confidence and helps them to stay youthful for longer. But what happens when your loved one shows signs of becoming more dependent on...

Medical wristbands are a discreet and practical way to carry vital information. So if you have a loved one with a chronic medical condition and think they would benefit from wearing a medical ID bracelet but are a little reluctant, you may be wondering what you can do to help. To help you understand them better, we’re going to take...

There are a lot of people living with chronic conditions in Australia. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that in 2017-18, one in two Australians had one or more of their 10 selected chronic conditions (arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, mental health conditions and osteoporosis). So it’s likely that you...