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New report warns of a national diabetes epidemic

A doctor checking a diabetes patient's blood sugar levels

A doctor checking a diabetes patient's blood sugar levels. Source: Getty

A new report has warned of a national diabetes epidemic, calling for better access to weight loss medications and a tax on sugary drinks.


KEY POINTS
  • Around two million Australians live with a form of diabetes, and the number is on the rise in younger people.
  • According to studies, Filipinos are one of the ethnic groups that are at high risk of developing diabetes.
  • In a new report, Diabetes Australia has recommended increasing regulatory measures for drugs like Ozempic to strengthen the supply chain for diabetes patients.

Healthy Pinoy is SBS Filipino's weekly segment on health. The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your GP or doctor for support.


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