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Diabetes yarning—all about diabetes

This resource has been written specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Information is presented from a cultural perspective reflecting the experiences that are specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Diabetes yarning—all about diabetes booklet will take you on a journey to learn about:

  • food, culture and physical activity to sustain life
  • how the impact of colonisation changed this healthy balance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, impacting health outcomes
  • how the body breaks down food to use for energy
  • what happens with diabetes and how it affects the body
  • how to reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications
  • the benefits of registering with the NDSS and where to find more information.              

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