Diabetes Awareness Week 13-19 July
Published at 14-07-2025 15:03:49
Diabetes Awareness Week 13-19 July
National Diabetes Awareness Week runs from 13–19 July 2025, offering a vital opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes, its growing impact across Australia, and the steps we can all take to prevent and manage this chronic condition.
Whether you’re living with diabetes, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, this week is a powerful opportunity to educate ourselves.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it produces. There are three main types:
- Type 1 Diabetes – An autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Often diagnosed in children and young adults.
- Type 2 Diabetes – The most common type, where the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it. Often linked to lifestyle and genetics.
- Gestational Diabetes – Occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after giving birth, but it can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes later in life.
Why Diabetes Awareness Matters
Living with diabetes can impact every part of a person’s life – physically, emotionally, and socially. Unfortunately, misconceptions still surround the condition. Diabetes Awareness Week is a chance to:
- Educate others about the signs and symptoms of diabetes
- Encourage early diagnosis and management to prevent complications
- Highlight the importance of health lifestyle choices for prevention and support
- Empower people living with diabetes to share their stories and build community
Spotting the Signs
Many people don’t realise they have diabetes until symptoms become severe. Keep an eye out for common signs:
- Excessive thirst and frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing wounds or frequent infections
Early diagnosis saves lives – if you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, don’t wait. Speak to your GP or health professional.
How You Can Get Involved
- Share your story: If you’re living with diabetes, your voice matters. Sharing your experience can reduce stigma and help others feel less alone.
- Wear blue: The colour blue is the global symbol for diabetes awareness.
- Fundraise or donate: Support diabetes research and advocacy organisations.
- Educate your workplace: Use emails, events or team discussions to spread the word.
- Support someone close to you: Sometimes, just asking ‘How are you really doing?’ can make a big difference.
Moving Forward, Together
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to living with or preventing diabetes – but awareness is the first step. Together, we can build a future where more people are diagnosed early, supported properly, and empowered to live full, healthy lives.
When we know better, we do better – and no one should face diabetes alone.
If you’re interested in learning more, Premium Health offers face-to-face and online disability training:
https://premiumhealth.com.au/contact/book-now
Or here is a PDF from Diabetes Australia with more comprehensive information: