Early action urged on diabetes, one of Australia's most common killers

15/07/2025 6 min
Early action urged on diabetes, one of Australia's most common killers

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Episode Synopsis

Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian College of G-Ps are urging Australians to see their doctor and make steps to change their lifestyle now to avoid long-term health struggles in later life. The George Institute for Global Health is also pushing for a sugar tax and subsidies on fresh fruits and vegetables to help these lifestyle changes.

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