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Support on your journey with diabetes

I am getting started

Newly diagnosed? All the information and support you need from the NDSS.

I am planning pregnancy

Everything you need to know when planning a pregnancy if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

My child is starting school

Support for families, schools and health professionals so that kids with type 1 diabetes can stay safe and healthy at school.

I am starting insulin

If you have type 2 diabetes and have not started using insulin—or have just started using insulin—you may want to learn more about insulin and what it might mean.

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I am getting older

Get the support and information you need to help you age well with diabetes.

For young people with type 1 diabetes

Find information, resources and tools for young people to confidently manage type 1 diabetes.

Anytime, anywhere support

On-demand programs

Short videos to help you learn more and manage your diabetes.

Diabetes programs

FREE online and in person programs where you can connect with a health professional and other people living with diabetes.

Need information about diabetes?

The NDSS website provides access to a range of diabetes health information including videos, podcasts, booklets and fact sheets. 

Free and available anywhere, anytime.

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Latest news

  • 23 October, 2024

    Your guide to managing diabetes when it’s hot

    For many of us, summer is a time to soak up the warmer weather and enjoy a little rest and…

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  • 21 October, 2024

    Medical devices affected by 3G network closure

    Telstra and Optus will shut down their 3G mobile networks on 28 October 2024, following TPG Telecom/Vodafone, which completed its…

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    25 September, 2024

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners now authorised to certify select NDSS forms

    Through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), the Australian Government and Diabetes Australia are dedicated to reducing the impact of…

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Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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