The National Gestational Diabetes Register is a register of all women in Australia who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It is a program within the National Diabetes Services Scheme. About the National Gestational Diabetes Register Information for health professionals about the National Gestational Diabetes Register. Gestational diabetes follow-up flowchart The National Gestational Diabetes Register flowchart describes the recommended follow-up for women after a pregnancy with gestational diabetes. General practitioners (GP) and other health professionals can use this as a guide to routine diabetes checks, referral pathways and future pregnancy planning. Gestational diabetes follow-up flowchart for health professionals. How to contact us about the National Gestational Diabetes Register You can contact us by calling the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 or email [email protected]. Updating details on the Register Women can update their details using our update details online form. Resources for women managing gestational diabetes Caring for yourself and your baby This booklet provides information about gestational diabetes, its management and where women can get the support they need. This resource is also available in other languages. Go to Gestational diabetes: Caring for yourself and your baby Understanding gestational diabetes This fact sheet provides an overview of gestational diabetes and how it is managed. This resource is also available in other languages. Go to Understanding gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes videos This video series is about gestational diabetes, how it is managed and where women can get the information and support they need. There are 10 topics including healthy eating, blood glucose monitoring, physical activity and medication. Gestational diabetes videos are also available in other languages. Watch videos Free access to diabetes programs Women with gestational diabetes can access free diabetes programs offered by the NDSS. These are available face-to-face and online. ShopSmart This program helps participants learn to read nutrition information, with real products to look at and compare. Find a program CarbSmart This program will give participants the confidence to make the best carbohydrate food choices. Find a program Resources for women after gestational diabetes Life after gestational diabetes This booklet provides information about health and lifestyle after gestational diabetes. This resource is also available in other languages. Go to Gestational diabetes: life after gestational diabetes Baby Steps Baby Steps is a free online program that supports women to make healthy changes and reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes. Go to Baby Steps Lifestyle support There is support available to help women after gestational diabetes to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes. In this section of our website you will find links to available healthy lifestyle programs. Find out more More information and support Call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 to speak to one of our health professionals for information, advice or to find out what services are available in your area. Go to healthdirect to find a health service or diabetes health professional near you. Go to Australian Diabetes Educators Association to find a diabetes educator near you. Go to Dietitians Australia or call on 1800 812 942 to find a dietitian near you. Go to Exercise and Sports Science Australia to find an exercise physiologist near you.
