As a practice nurse (enrolled or registered) you are often the first point of contact for people living with diabetes. Below are some resources that can help you provide support and information to people living with diabetes. Support for nurses NDSS Health Professional Portal Quicker registration for people with diabetes. Find out more Forms For the registration of people with diabetes and continued management of diabetes with the NDSS. Find out more Certifying NDSS forms Practice nurses can certify some NDSS forms. Find out more National Gestational Diabetes Register The register is a program within the NDSS for women in Australia who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Find out more Help your patients stay on top of their diabetes The NDSS can help your patients stay on top of their diabetes. Registration is free, and it will give them access to a great range of services and subsidised products. Find out more Benefits of registering Why people with diabetes should register with the NDSS. Find out more Featured resources Health workforce education program These learning modules for health professionals provide information about the NDSS and the benefits of registration. Find out more Talking about diabetes Short videos to update or refresh diabetes knowledge for those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; health workers, practitioners and other professionals. Find out more National Diabetes Nursing Education Framework The framework aims to guide the development of a skilled nursing workforce that is capable of providing a high standard of diabetes care. Find out more National Diabetes Nursing Education Framework learning modules These learning modules support the Framework—helping nurses gain the foundation level knowledge identified in part 3 of the framework. Access now More information and support Call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 or email [email protected]. Find a health service or health professional near you Go to healthdirect to find a diabetes health service or diabetes health professional on their website. Go to Healthdirect Find a pharmacy near you Go to healthdirect to find a community pharmacy on their website. Go to Healthdirect Find a diabetes educator near you Go to Australian Diabetes Educators Association to find a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) on their website. Go to Australian Diabetes Educators Association Find a dietitian near you Call Dietitians Australia on 1800 812 942 or you can find an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) on their website. Go to Dietitians Australia Find an exercise physiologist near you Go to Exercise and Sports Science Australia to find an accredited exercise physiologist on their website. Go to Exercise and Sports Science Australia Information for people with diabetes Resources to support people with diabetes Information on a range of topics for people with diabetes to self-manage their diabetes. Find out more Access to diabetes information in multiple languages Access a range of diabetes information in 26 languages. Find out more Free access to diabetes programs Learn to manage diabetes confidently with free diabetes programs, available face-to-face and online. Find out more Access to peer support Meet and connect with peers who share common experiences about diabetes. Find out more My NDSS An easy and secure way to access NDSS information online and in one place. Manage bookings for support programs. View product purchase history. Access My NDSS Annual cycle of care It is important to do an annual cycle of care to identify any health concerns early. Find out more
