If you live with diabetes and are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. Help and support is available. What services are available? Registering with the NDSS gives you access to support and information services, education, programs and subsidised products. Find out more NDSS services and how to access them. Where can I find resources These resources and useful links are for young people aged 16 to 25 years with diabetes. There is also information specific to young women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with diabetes. Where can I find information in other languages We have translated many of our fact sheets into other languages. Who do I call if…? I have medical issues—for medical-related questions, medication issues or changes, you should always ask your doctor or diabetes educator. In an emergency, call an ambulance on 000. I need a prescription—see your doctor or endocrinologist (diabetes specialist doctor). I need general information about diabetes—talk to your doctor, diabetes educator, or the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700. I need diabetes supplies—find out more about products and how to access NDSS subsidised products. I need someone to talk to— NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700. Lifeline on 13 11 14lifeline.org.au Kid’s helpline on 1800 55 1800kidshelp.com.au/teens/kidshelp.com.au/kids/ See your GP for a referral to a psychologist. You can find more information about Medicare rebates for psychological services at Australian Psychology Society. Read more in our fact sheet When and how psychologists can support people with diabetes. Other resources on transition as1diabetes—a national website to support children and young people with diabetes and their families/friends produced by Diabetes NSW. Transition Care Network—provides comprehensive services and resources to young people with chronic conditions in NSW. Checklist for young people with type 1 diabetes (PDF) to review their knowledge of diabetes before leaving paediatric services. Z card highs and lows fold-out card—to order call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700. Life choices—alcohol/drugs/sexual health Alcohol and type 1 diabetes booklet Drug use and type 1 diabetes booklet Young women with diabetes: your periods, contraception, pregnancy and diabetes Education Read more about making diabetes fit with your life and not vice versa. school Diabetes in Schools, an information and training program designed for families and schools to help parents and schools better support students with type 1 diabetes at school. Mental health Read more about the mental health risks associated with chronic illness–dealing with challenges and setbacks. Travel travel and diabetes travel and type 1 diabetes booklet Chatting and networking myD Facebook-group for under 25s Make sure you check out more information sources in our useful links. Related resources Find your local diabetes organisation Resources for young people Useful links Information in other languages
