Diabetes Australia Victoria

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.

Diabetes Victoria
Founded1953
Victoria, Australia
TypeHealth Promotion Charity
Location
Area served
Victoria
Members
48,000 as of 2016
Key people
Craig Bennett, CEO[1]
Websitewww.diabetesvic.org.au

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[2] and for stricter control over the toys given away as part of kids' meals, in an effort to reduce childhood obesity.[3]

They also promote healthier lifestyles by encouraging Victorians to walk more, as a form of exercise.[4][5]

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[6] and conducted research aimed at combating the practice of diabetics skipping insulin shots as a means of losing weight.[7]

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References
  1. "The CEO". Diabetes Australia Victoria. Archived from the original on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
  2. Jenkins, Melissa (2009-06-01). "Free stomach-shrinking surgery shot down". The Age. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  3. "Fast-food toy giveaways 'a sneaky tactic'". The Courier-Mail. Australian Associated Press. 2009-06-08. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  4. Trickey, Gareth (2009-07-13). "Taking steps to prevent diabetes". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 2012-12-30. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  5. Tippet, Gary (2009-07-12). "Your chair may just be killing you". The Age. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  6. Miller, Nick (2008-08-02). "Hospital lets air out of insulin pump program". The Age. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  7. McLean, Tamara (2008-11-13). "Diabetics 'skip insulin to lose weight'". The Age. Australian Associated Press. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
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