Positive Move By Minister On Care For People With Diabetes, Australia

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AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that the AMA welcomes Health Minister Nicola Roxon's revised approach to implementing a new scheme for care for people with diabetes.

Dr Pesce said the Minister has consulted closely with the AMA and the medical profession and has proposed a trial of the scheme so it can be properly assessed and evaluated.

"The AMA supports good evidence being the basis for decisions on health policy," Dr Pesce said.

"Just as there are robust trials for clinical research there must be robust trials on health service policy, which incorporate valid and reliable methodology.

"The AMA did not believe there was a proper evidence base underpinning the Government's original proposal for care for people with diabetes.

"A reliable and valid trial will take the politics out of the debate and ensure that decisions on health service delivery are made based on evidence to support good patient outcomes.

"The AMA has agreed to be a member of a 'design group' to help put together, oversee, and evaluate the trial.

"We commend the Minister for seeking and including clinical input to this trial," Dr Pesce said.

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College Of GPs Welcomes New Approach To Diabetes Care Plan, Australia

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed the Federal government's decision to review its proposed diabetes registration scheme after listening to the concerns of the general practice profession.

Over the previous months, the College has been critical of the government's proposed plan for 'block' or 'capitated' funding for the treatment of people with diabetes. The College has argued that the proposal did not take into account the complex nature of multiple co-existing health risks and conditions and therefore was not workable for patients or for general practice.

RACGP President Professor Claire Jackson said that the College looks forward to meaningful consultation with the government to develop a revised program improving care for people with diabetes.

"We are glad to see that the government has listened to the concerns of the profession through their review of this program, which did not have the support of the College and other key general practice stakeholders.

"The College will work closely with the government and a range of other stakeholders to trial alternative approaches that will support the treatment of people with diabetes. We are pleased that RACGP Immediate Past President Dr Chris Mitchell will continue to represent the RACGP on the Diabetes Advisory Group," she said.

Professor Jackson said that for chronic diseases such as diabetes, GPs were generally the first point of contact and provided ongoing, holistic care for patients.

"The complexity of treatment for this common disease requires systematic care from the teams within and around our practices. As GPs we need a health system that gives us the resources we require to keep our patients healthy and out of hospital, and we will work with the government to develop a program which best meets the needs of our patients as well as the GPs who deliver their care," she said.

The government's media release 'Early pilot of diabetes coordinated care to begin July 2011' is available here.

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With just a few days left to 14 November, we imagine that a lot of you are making those final touches to your World Diabetes Day celebrations or have already started your awareness activities. Here's a further look at what will be taking place around the world to mark the day:

- In Australia, Diabetes Australia has asked all their members to nominate a health professional who has helped them to take control of their diabetes; an art competition has been launched for members aged 5-12 years to design a postcard incorporating the blue circle symbol; 60 diabetes support groups around the country will be conducting a walk in their community; and once again several cities have agreed to light monuments in blue for diabetes awareness.

- In Ireland, the Diabetes Federation of Ireland will be holding their Diabetes Health Awareness Exhibition which will feature a variety of attractions, including free diabetes screening, cholesterol, BMI and HbA1c testing, foot and eye checks, education workshops for people with diabetes, and fun activities for children and their families. Over 2,000 attendees are expected on 14 November.

- In the USA, the Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF), a World Diabetes Day Champion, has launched its Big Blue Test to promote the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes by inviting them to test their blood sugar on 14 November, do 14 minutes of physical activity, test again and share their results online. For 2010, a promotional video has been produced to raise funds for the International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child Programme and Insulin for Life, two global initiatives that provide life-saving diabetes medication and supplies to children in developing countries. DHF is aiming for a minimum of 100,000 views of the video. Visit http://bigbluetest.org to watch the video and participate in the Big Blue Test.

Visit our online events calendar - http://bit.ly/auRnje- to see what will be taking place in your country and keep sending us information about your events - http://bit.ly/aHTGwx.

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Con tan solo 8 dias para el 14 de noviembre, nos imaginamos que muchos de ustedes estan ultimando los preparativos para la celebracion del Dia? Mundial de la Diabetes o ya han comenzando sus actividades de concienciacion. Veamos que actividades tendran lugar en el mundo para marcar el Dia Mundial de la Diabetes:

- En Australia, Diabetes Australia ha pedido a sus miembros que nominen a un profesional de la salud que haya sido de ayuda en el control de la diabetes; tambien tendra lugar una competicion de arte para los miembros de 5 a 12 anos en la que deben disenar una postal que incorpore el circulo azul; 60 grupos de apoyo de diabetes de todo el pais llevaran a cabo una caminata en su comunidad; y de nuevo muchas ciudades apoyaran la celebracion iluminando monumentos en azul para crear conciencia sobre la diabetes.?

- En Irlanda, la Federacion de Diabetes de Irlanda llevara a cabo una Exhibicion de Concienciacion sobre la Diabetes en la que tendran lugar diferentes actividades como rastreos para diabetes, pruebas de colesterol, IMC y HbA1c, revisiones de pie y oculares, talleres educacionales para personas con diabetes y actividades divertidas para los ninos y sus familias. Se esperan mas de 2000 participantes el 14 de noviembre.

- En los EEUU, el campeon del Dia Mundial de la Diabetes la Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) ha lanzado su Gran Prueba Azul con la intencion de promocionar los beneficios del ejercicio para las personas con diabetes e invitando a todas las personas a que se miden el azucar en sangre el 14 de noviembre, realicen 14 minutos de ejercicio fisico, se midan de nuevo su glucosa en sangre y compartan sus resultados en linea. Este ano se ha producido un video promocional producido con la intencion de recoger fondos para el programa Life for a Child de la Federacion Internacional de Diabetes e Insulin for Life, dos iniciativas mundiales que proporcionan medicinas y suministros esenciales para la diabetes a ninos en paises en desarrollo. La DHF espera se visione el video al menos 100.000 veces. Visite http://bigbluetest.org para ver el video y participe en la Gran Prueba Azul.

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