Awareness of diabetes is a vital part of prevention and management.
Awareness means knowing the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, what leads to long-term complications, how type 2 can be prevented and what you can do to lead a long and fulfilling life.
Over the years, a number of campaigns have been run by Australian Diabetes Council as part of Diabetes Awareness Week, held every July.
The campaigns take a different theme each year but all highlight the importance of prevention and good management.
Past Diabetes Awareness Week campaigns:
At other times, Australian Diabetes Council alerts the public of the need to be aware of diabetes, its causes and what can be done to deal with the disease.