Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Products Through the NDSS
The Australian Government is now providing access to fully subsidised continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) products through the NDSS.
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Product Changes: April 2017
These are the product changes for April 2017.
Product Changes: March 2017
These are the product changes for March 2017.
Important safety information for people using Medtronic MiniMed 640G Insulin Infusion Pump
Consumers and health professionals are advised that Medtronic, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is initiating a Recall for Product Correction for its MiniMed 640G insulin pumps with software version 2.6. Please note that physical product is not being recalled from the market.
Product Changes: February 2017
These are the product changes to NDSS products for February 2017.
Social Media on Blood Glucose Test Strip Changes
We are aware of some incorrect information circulating on Facebook regarding the Federal Government’s changes to subsidised access to blood glucose testing strips.
These changes do not remove the subsidy for blood glucose test strips through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).
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Australian Government subsidy of Continuous Glucose Monitors
During the 2016 Federal Election, the Government committed to subsidise continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology to assist children and young adults under 21 years of age who face extra challenges managing their type 1 diabetes.
NDSS Product Indexation 2017
On 1 January 2017, the Australian Government will increase the Registrant co- payments of NDSS products.
It’s time to recognise distress caused by diabetes
A new National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) resource has recently been released titled Diabetes and emotional health: A handbook for health professionals supporting adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This resource has been developed by the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes (ACBRD), in collaboration with Diabetes Australia.