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HomeYour HealthManaging Your HealthDr KrishanThe Dixie and Dr Krishan Podcast: Episode – Type 2 Diabetes The Dixie and Dr Krishan Podcast

Episode – Type 2 Diabetes 

Published: Jul 8, 2025
Authored by Dr. Krishan

In an era where information is readily available at our fingertips, staying informed about healthcare choices has become increasingly important. Dixie Crawford and Dr. Krishan have joined forces to host an engaging new podcast series to talk all things healthcare, wellbeing and wellness. 

Check out the episode to hear their insightful discussion on Type 2 Diabetes - a chronic condition that affects how our body regulates and uses glucose (a type of sugar that our cells use for energy).1 Information provided in this episode is intended as a guide only and does not replace advice provided by your healthcare professional. 

Get to know your hosts:

Dixie Crawford

Dixie is a proud Barkindji woman from Brewarrina (in north-west NSW, Australia) who lives on Ngunnawal country. She is the Founder and Managing Director of First Nations community engagement consultancy, Nganya. 

Dr. Krishan Thiru

Dr. Krishan is a proud dad, husband, and soccer coach at his children’s local primary school. He has a background in hospital medicine and community health, with experience in general practice and working with Aboriginal communities. Dr. Krishan is passionate about people-centered care and empowering individuals to take control of their health. He is also the Medical Director for Pfizer Australia and New Zealand.

References
  1. Mayo Clinic. Type 2 diabetes. 
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20351193
    Accessed May 2025.
  2. Cleveland Clinic. Diabetes. 
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7104-diabetes
    Accessed May 2025.
  3. Healthdirect. Pre-diabetes. 
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/pre-diabetes
    Accessed May 2025.
  4. Healthdirect. Type 2 diabetes.
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/type-2-diabetes
    Accessed May 2025.

These podcasts are frank and open conversations to help inform and empower First Nations people and the community with facts and information about everyday health concerns, like how to talk to your doctor about your health questions, and the health checks we need at every stage of life. 

 

In this episode Dr. Krishan and Dixie Crawford unpack Type 2 Diabetes (the most common type of Diabetes).2 Our hosts delve into the risk factors to be aware of, how it’s diagnosed, common symptoms, and the everyday lifestyle changes we can make to help prevent or delay the progression of Type 2 Diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Type 2 Diabetes can be caused by either:1
    • Our muscle, fat and liver cells not responding normally to the hormone, insulin, resulting in cells not taking in enough sugar
    • The pancreas (a gland that makes insulin) not making enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range
       
  2. If our body is unable to manage sugar properly, it can lead to serious health problems over time including damage to the eyes, heart and nerves2
     
  3. Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. There are often no symptoms of pre-diabetes.3
     
  4. If you have pre-diabetes, it is possible to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes3
     
  5. Following a healthy lifestyle is key to managing Type 2 Diabetes, such as:4
    • eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight
    • regular physical activity
    • limiting alcohol consumption and quitting smoking
 


"The good news is, is that if it is pre-diabetes, you are potentially with lifestyle changes, able to delay or even prevent that progression." 

Dr. Krishan Thiru

External Resources

Visit Nganya and learn more about initiatives and work from Dixie and her team https://nganya.com.au/

 

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