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flag 90,000 in Australia’s Hunter region have type 2 diabetes, with many undiagnosed, driven by obesity and limited access to care.

flag Type 2 diabetes affects about 90,000 people in Australia’s Hunter New England region, with thousands undiagnosed, fueling a public health crisis linked to obesity, genetics, and aging. flag Experts report severe complications including hospitalizations, amputations, and death, with 65% of cases tied to obesity. flag New weight-loss drugs show promise in preventing progression from prediabetes, but cost limits access. flag A World Diabetes Day event at HMRI highlights technology-driven care, including telehealth nutrition support, while officials urge broader access to services, preventive care, and routine checkups, especially in regional and disadvantaged communities.

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