Diabetes

Diabetes: The Silent Condition You Can’t Ignore

Diabetes is not just about sugar — it’s about long-term health, lifestyle and prevention. With early awareness and the right strategies, many people can manage or even prevent progression.

• Diabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are too high
• Often called a “silent condition” as symptoms can be gradual or unnoticed
• The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
• Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to it
• Common symptoms include thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and blurred vision
• Main types include Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes
• Pre-diabetes is a warning stage where blood sugar is elevated but not yet diabetic
• Risk factors include lifestyle, diet, weight, genetics and inactivity
• Long-term management involves diet, exercise, stress management and monitoring
• Reducing processed foods and sugar helps support blood glucose control
• Monitoring ketones is important, especially in Type 1 diabetes, as high levels can be dangerous and lead to ketoacidosis
• Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic health
• Proactive lifestyle changes can prevent or delay complications

Take control early. Support your body. Protect your future health.​

​At Jacqui Fernandez – Naturopath Ballarat, an integrative approach supports metabolic health through nutrition, herbal medicine and personalised lifestyle strategies.