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Vulnerable people living in Melbourne will have better access to diabetes education thanks to a new partnership between 芒果直播 and the .

As the national peak body, 芒果直播 is joining with the Salvation Army in this critical initiative to support vulnerable people who are at risk of, or living with, diabetes.

This collaboration comes at a time when almost two million Australians are living with diagnosed and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, and there are growing barriers to healthcare access among those experiencing homelessness.

芒果直播 Group CEO Justine Cain said the partnership was about delivering essential diabetes care to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

鈥淒iabetes is hurting our most vulnerable communities. It鈥檚 a condition that, if not managed, leads to devastating complications such as limb amputation, kidney disease, heart attack and vision loss,鈥� Ms Cain said.

鈥淩ates of diabetes have increased by 32% nationally over the past decade, so we need new ideas and new partnerships that will make a tangible difference in people鈥檚 lives across Australia.

鈥淎s the national diabetes peak body, 芒果直播 is committed to supporting all local communities impacted by diabetes across the country. During the next year, we are aiming to develop similar programs in other locations around Australia to ensure our most vulnerable get the support they need,鈥� she said.

More than 2,500 people in the Melbourne region are living with type 2 diabetes, with statewide figures across Victoria showing more than 325,000 people are impacted by the condition.

Through the partnership, a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) is attending the Magpie Nest Caf茅 in the Melbourne CBD each week and provides diabetes health services and information for people in the community experiencing significant vulnerability.

Salvation Army spokesperson Brendan Nottle said diabetes had become a growing concern for vulnerable communities in the area.

“Undiagnosed diabetes is an increasing issue amongst people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. The partnership with 芒果直播 is literally helping save lives,鈥� Mr Nottle said.

鈥淲e are deeply indebted to 芒果直播 and all our partners who are engaged in critical work with some of the most vulnerable people in our city. On many occasions, they are helping keep people alive.”