Online health information
There is a lot of health information on the internet. You can find information about the latest medical research to personal stories of those living with diabetes. Not all information found online is useful or highly regarded.
Online health information sources
When seeking health information online check that it has been:
- Written and approved by health professionals
- Is current (no more than 2 years old)
- Is evidence based
- Is easy to understand
- Helps you to ask questions at your next visit with a health professional
Better Health Channel (State Government of Victoria)
This website provides health and medical information that is up-to-date and easy to understand. The articles are written and reviewed by subject matter experts.
Diabetes Australia is the national peak body for diabetes in Australia. This website includes information for people in Australia affected by diabetes, their health professionals and researchers.
Our Diabetes Victoria website includes information for all people in Victoria affected by diabetes, their health professionals and researchers.
Healthdirect Australia (Australian Federal Government)
This website aims to provide Australians with easy access to quality health information.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a not-for-profit organisation that provides easy to understand health information for women. It combines research, clinical care and practical education for women and health professionals.
MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
This website contains reliable, up-to-date information about health conditions and wellness issues in easy to understand language. It is intended for patients and their families and friends.
National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government administered by Diabetes Australia. The NDSS gives people living with diabetes access to a large range of subsidised products to self-manage their diabetes.
PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
This is a free database for searching for biomedical and life science journals and online books. The database is mainly intended for health professionals and researchers.
The State Library of Victoria is a free public library in Melbourne. Anyone who lives in Victoria can join to become a member of the State Library of Victoria. Members of the library can free online services and resources, including health databases, journals and ebooks.
HealthOn the Net Foundation (HONcode)
Some health websites may display a HONcode logo. This logo indicates that the Health On the Net Foundation has checked the website and considers it to contain ethical and trustworthy health information.