As 2024 comes to a close, it’s interesting to pause and reflect on what has resonated deeply with our community over the past year. We’ve collated our top-read blog posts and news stories from the past 12 months, and it’s a collection that tells a story of its own. Continued uncertainty around the supply of certain medications, plus increasing concerns about cost of living pressures, dominated the year’s most popular articles. It’s a troubling but unsurprising reflection on what you have shared with us through our community consultations, surveys, and the Spark Change platform.

Taking out the number one spot by a huge margin was this story on the availability of a new weight loss medicine, Wegovy, in Australia.

Followed by a look at the causes of high blood glucose levels, and what you can do to avoid them.

In third place we return to the topic of medications and protections to give people living with diabetes priority in accessing certain drugs.

A close fourth was a news story from early in 2024, welcoming the announcement from the Government on cheaper access to diabetes medicines.

Coming in fifth place was an article on winter foods and warming snacks. While ideas for winter warmers might not be front of mind today, you will still find some helpful ideas for snacks that can be enjoyed whatever the weather.

Our next article looked at cost of living challenges and tips that can help you save costs on medications.

In seventh place we introduced our partnership with Defeat Diabetes that focuses on a low carb approach to improving type 2 diabetes management and a pathway for people wanting to attempt type 2 diabetes remission. 

Information we shared from the Therapeutic Goods Administration on concerns around the production of compounded versions of Ozempic, came in at eighth place.

While in ninth place was our news story and response to the 23 key recommendations made by the landmark Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia.

Rounding out our most-read stories of 2024 was this article with tips on how to measure your blood pressure at home and how to choose the best blood pressure monitor for you.