Management and care resources

Listen to our Annual cycle of care podcast series to learn more about what it is, why it’s important, and what you need to know about it.

Checking your blood glucose levels can help you manage your diabetes. You will be able to see what makes your numbers go ‘up’ or ‘down’.

This pre-recorded webinar is for people with type 2 diabetes who want to increase their knowledge and confidence in looking after their blood glucose levels.

Caring for a family member or friend who has diabetes can be rewarding but also challenging. You may feel worried, frustrated or confused about how to best support the person in managing their diabetes.

It is important that your diabetes is well managed in hospital, regardless for the reason for your admission. Always let your nurses and treating doctors know that you have diabetes.

Coeliac disease is a condition where an intolerance to gluten causes inflammation and damage to the small bowel.

Read more about different types of contraception, which ones are most effective, the benefits and side effects, and how suitable they are when you have diabetes.

Listen to our Annual cycle of care podcast series to learn more about dental health and seeing your dentist.

This booklet provides guidance on driving if you have diabetes and the steps you can take to prevent low blood glucose while driving to ensure road safety.

This quick guide answers common questions about diabetes and driving and provides information on where to get support.

This video answers common questions about diabetes and driving and provides information on where to get support.

Manage your diabetes in a natural disaster poster.

This booklet about diabetes has been written specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Information is presented from a cultural perspective.

Looking after your diabetes is important for your long-term health. If your diabetes is well managed and you take care of your general health, you can reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.

Information booklet on recreational drugs that may be used by young people with type 1 diabetes. If you have diabetes and take drugs you face extra health risks.

Listen to our Annual cycle of care podcast series to learn more about extra support to manage your diabetes.

Go to Australian Diabetes Educators Association to find a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) on their website.

Go to healthdirect to find a diabetes health service or diabetes health professional on their website.

Go to healthdirect to find a community pharmacy on their website.

Go to the Australian Podiatry Association to find a podiatrist (with specialised knowledge of diabetes) on their website.

To find a sick day action plan that is right for you, go to the Australian Diabetes Education Association website.

Access a range of diabetes-related information in 26 languages.

This online program will give you the skills and knowledge to create a simple foot care routine that will help you avoid future foot problems.

This booklet provides comprehensive information about gestational diabetes, its management and where to get assistance when required.

Register for the eye check reminder program for people with diabetes.

This booklet is for women with type 1 diabetes, who are planning a pregnancy now or in the future.

This booklet is for women with type 2 diabetes who are planning a pregnancy now or in the future.

Listen to our Annual cycle of care podcast series to learn more about HbA1c, a blood test used to monitor your average blood glucose levels over the past three months or so.

Watch our video on health checks.

Learn the early signs of foot problems and how to look after your feet. Do our foot health quiz to find out if you have very-low, low, moderate, or high-risk feet.

Watch our video on checking your blood glucose level with a blood glucose meter.

This pre-recorded webinar is for people with type 1 diabetes who want to increase their confidence in managing hypoglycaemia (also known as hypo or low blood glucose level).

This on-demand webinar is for people with type 2 diabetes who want to increase their knowledge and confidence in managing hypoglycaemia (also known as hypo or low blood glucose level).

This booklet explains the services and products available to you through the NDSS and provides general information about type 1 diabetes. It is a great starting point to help you with managing your diabetes

This booklet explains the services and products available to you through the NDSS and provides general information about type 2 diabetes. It is a great starting point to help you with managing your diabetes

Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to move from the bloodstream into the body’s cells. Different people need different types of insulin. Your treatment needs to be tailored to your needs.

Listen to our Annual cycle of care podcast series to learn more about kidney checks.

This booklet is designed to assist women who have had gestational diabetes, and their families to understand how to take steps to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Like everyone, people living with type 1 diabetes get sick with everyday illnesses such as influenza (flu), a cold, gastro, or other common infections. It is important to be prepared and to know what to do.

Like everyone, people living with type 2 diabetes get sick with everyday illnesses such as influenza (flu), a cold, gastro, or other common infections. It is important to be prepared and to know what to do.

Looking after your dental health is important, especially when you have diabetes. Caring for your teeth and gums and managing your blood glucose levels can help reduce your risk of dental problems.

Listen to our Annual cycle of care podcast series to learn more about what to do during the year between all those checks and visits.

Diabetes can cause both short-term and long-term eye problems. Eye problems cause less damage when detected and treated early. Reduce your risk by managing your diabetes and having regular eye checks.

Ask your diabetes health professional if you have very-low, low, moderate, or high-risk feet. Discuss foot checks and how to best look after your feet with them.

The main cause of heart disease is atherosclerosis. This is more common and develops at a younger age in people with diabetes. Have regular health checks.

Your kidneys filter your blood to get rid of waste and toxins from your body. They also regulate your blood pressure. Ask your doctor how often you should have a kidney check.

This booklet gives you information to help you manage your diabetes as you grow older. Ask for support if managing your diabetes by yourself is becoming difficult.

Hypos can occur in people who use insulin and some other types of glucose-lowering medications. Learn about how to recognise the signs and manage hypoglycaemia.

When you are first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may not need to take medication. Over time, you may need glucose-lowering medication to help keep blood glucose levels in the target range.

This booklet is a guide for young people with type 1 diabetes (their parents or guardians) transitioning from child to adult health care services. It also focuses on the challenges and opportunities faced.

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

This plan lists important things to put in a diabetes emergency kit. You can also use this plan to record your personal details, important contact information and list of current medications.

This checklist helps you and your diabetes team manage your diabetes. It records changes in your diabetes care and tracks the outcomes of your treatment plan.

This information sheet is for people living with diabetes. It describes the education framework that has been created to increase nurses’ knowledge and skills in relation to diabetes.

If you have had gestational diabetes and you want to start trying for another pregnancy, it is a good idea to plan ahead and look after your health before you become pregnant.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common condition involving the hormone system in women during their reproductive years. It is a leading cause of fertility problems.

For women with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, the best preparation for a healthy pregnancy starts with getting the right information and advice before you become pregnant.

Watch our video to understand how to properly disposal of your sharps (used lancets (finger-pricking needles), insulin pen needles and syringes) to reduce the risk of harm to others and the environment.

If you have type 2 diabetes and haven’t started using insulin—or have just started using insulin—you may want to find out more about insulin and what it might mean for you.

This booklet is for people with type 2 diabetes who are interested in learning more about insulin as a way of managing their diabetes, if their doctor has recommended starting insulin.

Some people with diabetes may need to take steroid medications to help manage other conditions. Steroid medications can increase blood glucose levels.

Planning and managing your diabetes before, during and after a procedure or surgery can reduce the risk and prevent complications such as infections and delayed wound healing.

A guide for emergency services, local councils and the not-for-profit sector on diabetes and chronic condition management in natural disasters or emergencies.

Information booklet about travel for young people with type 1 diabetes.

Careful planning before travelling is very important when you have diabetes. You will need to consider your diabetes management and general health, available food choices what to pack and travel insurance.

Watch our video about travel.

This quick guide answers common questions about type 2 diabetes.

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. For most women, diabetes goes away after the baby is born.

These videos are about gestational diabetes, how it is managed and where to get the information and support you need.

Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

If you have type 1 diabetes, looking after your diabetes is important for good health. It can reduce your risk of developing diabetes-related complications.

Type 2 diabetes can be managed with healthy eating and regular physical activity. Over time, glucose-lowering medications may also be needed to help keep blood glucose levels in the target range.

Watch our video about health professional support.

This quick guide answers common questions about psychologist support.

Most people with diabetes manage well most of the time. But it is okay to acknowledge if you are struggling. Many people benefit from specialist emotional support from a psychologist.

Call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 for diabetes support.

As you age you may have more health issues to deal with. It is not always easy to find your way around the health system. You need to work out who can help you with health issues and maintain your wellbeing

The diabetes annual cycle of care is a checklist for reviewing your diabetes management and general health each year.