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The number of Victorians living with diabetes now matches the number attending the annual Melbourne Cup carnival^[1]. 鈥淲ith more than 70 Victorians developing diabetes every day, there is an ever-growing need to help affected people to live well with this chronic health condition,鈥� said CEO Craig Bennett.

This is why Diabetes Victoria will be connecting the diabetes community at , a full-day event where thousands of affected Victorians will have a great opportunity to hear the latest health advice from top healthcare experts on how to manage, or even prevent, this relentless condition.聽Diabetes Expo will take place on Saturday, 25 February at the , featuring high-profile speakers and showcasing the latest products and services for people with diabetes.

Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Worldwide, 415 million adults have diabetes, with an additional 318 million at risk. In Australia, around 1.7 million people are living with diabetes, with a further 280 developing diabetes every day. The majority have type 2 diabetes 鈥� it鈥檚 often referred to as the 鈥榮ilent killer鈥�, because the damage it does can stay hidden for years.

鈥淚f diabetes was a country, it would be the world鈥檚 third largest,鈥� Bennett continued. 鈥淓ach year, more and more people live with this condition, which can result in life-changing complications. Diabetes Expo provides an opportunity for anyone to come along and hear from a range of speakers who are all highly regarded in their fields. Diabetes Expo is an important event for anybody either living with, affected by or at risk of developing diabetes.鈥�

Diabetes Expo features some of the following high-profile speakers:

• Susan Alberti AC 鈥� Business identity and philanthropist
• Dr Andrew Rochford 鈥� Seven Network鈥檚 National Medical Editor
• Nicole French 鈥� Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Dr Jane Overland 鈥� Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Associate Professor at
• Dr Bernie Crimmins 鈥� GP focusing on men鈥檚 health and former Hawthorn team doctor

Some of the Diabetes Expo topics include:

• Demystifying diets
• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes management
• Physical activity for better health
• Men鈥檚 health and diabetes
• Women鈥檚 health and diabetes

Expo exhibitors will be showcasing the latest technologies, products and services in diabetes. Free product samples, show bags and cooking demonstrations are all included in the entry price, plus the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Diabetes Victoria members can attend for free!

Call 1300 136 588 to register or go to .

[1] 313,229 people attended the Melbourne Cup Carnival in 2015 according to Victoria Racing Club鈥檚 2016 Annual Report.