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Melbourne scientists have made a breakthrough in establishing the link between obesity and diabetes.

A new drug will be made available to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.

Young scientists in Melbourne say they have discovered a form of insulin that does not require refrigeration.

The spread of preventable diabetes across Victoria has been dramatically revealed in new research by Diabetes Australia.

  Tougher road safety campaigns, more effective mental health screening and drug and alcohol prevention programs are needed, according to specialists in the field.   He said the three leading causes of death were interlinked, as many road trauma deaths were caused by mental health problems or substance abuse.  While the death rate for women in road accidents has dropped by about 10% a year since 1997, it has remained stable for men at 10 deaths for every 100,000 Victorian men.