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Health professionals: Applying for extended access to CGM and Flash GM products

In certain circumstances, extended access to CGM and Flash GM products through the NDSS may be granted for women with type 1 diabetes who are actively planning pregnancy.

Women with type 1 diabetes who are actively planning pregnancy

Women with type 1 diabetes actively planning pregnancy are eligible for access to fully subsidised CGM and Flash GM products for a period up to 12 months (initial period of 6 months with a subsequent period of an additional 6 months on confirmation—by an authorised health professional—that pre-pregnancy care is continuing).

Sometimes pregnancy planning may need to continue after the initial 12 months. Women are advised by the NDSS eight weeks before the end of the initial 12-month period that access to fully subsidised CGM and Flash GM products is coming to an end. When they no longer meet these criteria, women can continue to access fully subsidised products if they have valid concessional status. If they do not have valid concessional status, they will commence paying a co-payment.

Women should see their diabetes and pregnancy health professionals as soon as possible if active pregnancy planning is continuing.

Resources

Indications for use

The CGM and Flash GM device summary and compatibility chart contains information about devices fully subsidised through the NDSS, their compatibility with insulin pumps and smartphones and smart devices, and links to guidelines about appropriate use, including manufacturers documentation.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration approves CGM and Flash GM devices that can be lawfully supplied in Australia and these are listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

By certifying Continuous and Flash Glucose Monitoring Access forms for a person, you are confirming that you are aware that not all CGM and Flash GM products are indicated for use in all conditions or all age groups, and that you have considered available advice about the selected device. This includes advice on the relevant ARTG listing about appropriate use for specific conditions.

The CGM and Flash GM device summary and compatibility chart contains links to the ARTG listings.

CGM and Flash GM device summary and compatibility chart

This resource has information about the devices subsidised through the NDSS, their compatibility with insulin pumps and smartphone and smart devices, and links to guidelines about appropriate use.

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