Urgent Product Defect Correction: Dexcom CGM Systems
TGA Ref: RC-2021-RN-00191-1 AMSL Diabetes and Dexcom recently became aware that a specific medication, hydroxyurea, falsely increases glucose readings on…
Gestational diabetes—understanding gestational diabetes videos
The Understanding gestational diabetes videos for women with gestational diabetes are now available. Watch these videos to find out how…
Practice nurses and signing/certifying relevant NDSS forms
From 1 August 2020, practice nurses (enrolled and registered nurses) can complete the certifier section of some NDSS forms. Find…
Information for health professionals—COVID-19 changes to the delivery of continuous glucose monitoring starter kits
In response to COVID-19 the Australian Government has introduced a temporary change to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) products to enable…
Signing of NDSS forms—temporary change
To make things easier during COVID-19, people with diabetes will no longer need to sign some NDSS forms to access…
Automatic extension for access to Blood Glucose Monitoring Strips through the NDSS
To make it easier for people with type 2 diabetes during COVID-19, the Australian Government is suspending the requirement for…
COVID-19 (coronavirus): Managing worry about COVID-19 and diabetes
The new fact sheet, Managing worry about COVID-19 and diabetes, covers a range of topics, including things you can control…
Changes to the NDSS Helpline number
You may have noticed that the NDSS Helpline telephone number has changed. The new telephone number is 1800 637 700.…
Coronavirus advice
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus (SARS-COV-2). Symptoms range from a mild cough…
Diabetes and emotional health handbook
The handbook and accompanying toolkit are practical, evidence-based resources aiming to support health professionals to identify, address and communicate about…
