By completing these 10-minute modules you will: understand the basics of diabetes, including the types, causes and treatments 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 ‘doctors’, 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. The NDSS What are the benefits of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)? Find out how people living with diabetes can register with the NDSS. Start Module Diabetes explained This module provides an overview of diabetes, including the different types, symptoms, and causes. Management of diabetes is also outlined. Start Module Medication and monitoring Find out more about medication and monitoring for people with diabetes. Topics covered include treatment side effects and types of glucose monitoring. Start Module Life and diabetes This module outlines healthy eating and physical activity for people with diabetes. It also covers sick day management, driving, and travel. Start Module Diabetes-related complications Discover more about diabetes-related complications, regular health checks for people with diabetes, and the roles of diabetes health professionals. Start Module Resources Looking for a particular resource from one of the modules? You can find the links to all the featured resources here. Start Module Are you keen to learn more about diabetes? Further online education and training is available: NDSS health professional programs This NDSS 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 (NDCC) This National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) course is for healthcare providers. Diabetes Qualified online courses The 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). Last updated: July 2026
