Diabetes in Australia 2024
The 10,000 Toes Campaign welcomes the recent announcement of the Australian Government Inquiry into Diabetes Report and its recommendations.
Pamela Townend, Campaign Co-ordinator, said the report aligns with our mission to help people reduce their risk of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart attack or stroke.
“We are pleased that the Australian Government is acting against diabetes, which is consistent with our values at The 10,000 Toes Campaign. We have been taking bold steps to tackle diabetes across the South Pacific, positively impacting people’s lives.
With an estimated 2 million Australians living with all types of diabetes, the committee’s recommendations align with our key health strategies across the South Pacific.”
The Parliamentary Committee examined the current landscape of diabetes prevention, treatment, and management in Australia, and we support their recommendations:
- Economic Study on Diabetes
To help the Australian Government understand the financial impact of diabetes in Australia and guide future healthcare policies. - Guidelines for Diet and Food Labels
Update the Australian Dietary Guidelines to provide specific advice for people with diabetes and more transparent food labelling, especially for added sugars, to help consumers make better diet choices. - Improving Healthcare and Public Awareness
Introducing national screening and health campaigns to detect and manage diabetes early, funding educational materials for healthcare professionals and the public, and expanding healthcare services like longer appointments and telehealth.
About The 10,000 Toes Campaign
The 10,000 Toes Campaign was established in 2017 and continues to be committed to saving the lives and limbs of those affected by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the South Pacific. These leading diseases include diabetes, heart disease, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases.
Our purpose is to:
- Equip every South Pacific village with skills and tools to run community health assessments, detect diabetes early, and test for other related chronic diseases.
- Train and resource lifestyle coaches to implement programs to prevent, arrest and reverse Type 2 Diabetes in every village.
- Improve the capacity of health professionals working in health systems across the South Pacific to manage diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
