The Wire

A report relased jointly today by the Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Institute og Health and Welfare has found that disadvantaged groups are much more likely to experience long term health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. These health problems can lead to Type 2 diabetes or adult onset diabetes wich affect 90% of all diabetics. Dr Gavin Turrell from QUT and Diabetes Councellor and Educator Helen Edwards spoke to Juanita Hanna.