To be eligible to access fully subsidised continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash glucose monitoring (Flash GM) through the NDSS, a child or young person must meet the criteria in one of the following categories: Category A – for children 10 years or younger Children 10 years of age and younger with type 1 diabetes will be eligible for fully subsidised access to CGM and Flash GM if they meet ALL of the following criteria: the child is expected to benefit clinically from the use of CGM or Flash GM; and the family/carer has the willingness and capability to use CGM or Flash GM; and the family/carer has the commitment to actively participate in a diabetes management plan that incorporates CGM or Flash GM. NOTE: A child who has been accessing CGM or Flash GM products through the NDSS will continue to have fully subsidised access after they turn 11. They will not need to be re-assessed under Category B. Category B – for children and young people aged 11 to less than 21 years Children and young people with type 1 diabetes aged from 11 years to less than 21 years will be eligible for fully subsidised access to CGM and Flash GM products if they meet ALL of the following criteria: the person is expected to benefit clinically from the use of CGM or Flash GM; and the person or family/carer has the willingness and capability to use CGM or Flash GM; and the person or family/carer has the commitment to actively participate in a diabetes management plan which incorporates CGM or Flash GM. Read more about using CGM or Flash GM in our: Continuous glucose monitoring fact sheet Flash glucose monitoring fact sheet. For children and young people in either category, when they turn 21 their access will continue. They can continue to access fully subsidised CGM or Flash GM products if they have valid concessional status. If they do not have valid concessional status, they will commence paying a co-payment. Find the Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitoring Access form for type 1 diabetes here. Health professionals authorised to certify eligibility Health professionals authorised to assess eligibility and certify (sign) Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitoring Access forms must be actively involved in the management and care of children and young people with type 1 diabetes. These authorised health professionals are registered or credentialled to practice as a: credentialled diabetes educator (CDE) endocrinologist/diabetologist nurse practitioner physician paediatrician. General practitioners and practice nurses are not authorised to certify Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitoring forms for children and young people with type 1 diabetes.
