Tackling diabetes is a critical and achievable goal

Inquiry into Diabetes: Report Joint statement of support from public health and consumer groups

Leading public health and consumer groups welcome the Report of the Inquiry into Diabetes undertaken by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport and tabled in the Australian Parliament today.

It is imperative that we have a comprehensive plan to tackle diabetes, and the Report delivers that - a robust package of measures that will be most effective delivered as a whole.

We commend the Committee for undertaking this work into diabetes, which is a significant cause of poor health and disability in the community and disproportionately impacts First Nations people and people living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas

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