Diabetes Indicators

The latest AIHW diabetes report, Diabetes Indicators in Australia, shows that while the prevalence of diabetes has risen, the rate of diabetes-related deaths is falling. The proportion of Australians with diabetes rose from 1.5% to 4.1% over the 20 years to 2007–08, but the diabetes death rate fell by 18% between 1997 and 2007.
There are a number of lifestyle indicators of diabetes in the community including obesity, a high BMI, poor diet and lack of exercise. More information is available on the AIHW website at: http://www.aihw.gov.au/diabetes-indicators/