Diabetes Australia and Vision 2020 Australia have joined forces for a new campaign for National Diabetes Week 10–16 July 2011 around diabetes and eye health.

Diabetic eye disease or retinopathy is a significant cause of vision loss and blindness in adult Australians. About one in six people with diabetes is affected by retinopathy.

This year’s National Diabetes Week’s campaign is twofold: to encourage the 2 million Australians at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes to assess their risk, and to encourage the 1 million Australians with known diabetes to have regular eye checks.

Diabetes Australia is the peak consumer body representing all people with diabetes and those at risk.

For more information call the Diabetes Infoline on 1300 136 588 or go to www.diabetesweek.org.au

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