Diabetes-related stroke and foot amputations rising in Australia
However, hospitalisation rates for many major complications of the disease have stabilised.
Rachel Worsley
Rachel is a medical journalist with a special interest in mental health and legal issues.
GP charged with attempted mercy killing of six-year-old girl
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Anti-vax GP banned for six years
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