By completing these 10-minute modules you will:
- know more about the services available through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).
- understand the diabetes healthcare team and how they support people living with diabetes
- be able to recommend resources and services to people living with diabetes.
How does it work?
You can choose the module(s) most relevant to you and come back to them as often as you like. Make sure you share them with your colleagues!
Please note: In these modules, when we talk about doctor, we mean the person’s endocrinologist, general practitioner (GP), or other specialist doctor who may be involved in that person’s care.
Select one of the modules below to begin.
NDSS
Overview of what the NDSS is, what the benefits are and how to register people living with diabetes.
Diabetes explained
Quick overview of what diabetes is (3 main types), what causes it and how they are managed.
Medication and monitoring
Quick overview of how diabetes is managed using medication and monitoring.
Life and diabetes
Quick overview of how diabetes is managed with healthy eating and physical activity. Also covers sick days, driving and travel.
Diabetes-related complications
Quick overview of the diabetes-related complications, Annual Cycle of Care screening and the role of the diabetes healthcare team.
Resources
Looking for a particular resource from one of the modules? You can find the links to all the resources here.
Are you keen to learn more about diabetes? These diabetes organisations have education and training available:
NDSS health professional programs
This NDSS website has a range of free online learning programs, webinars and resources for health professionals.
ADEA Diabetes Connekt
This Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) online platform is for health professionals. It has online learning programs, podcasts and webinars.
NADC National Diabetes Care Course
This National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) course is for health professionals.
Diabetes Qualified online courses
This Diabetes Qualified website has online learning programs, webinars and resources for both health professionals and health workers.
Your professional organisation may also have training opportunities on diabetes.
These modules have been developed with input from the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) and Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA).
