Eligibility expansion for all people with type 1 diabetes to access subsidised CGM and Flash GM products through the NDSS
During the recent federal election campaign, the Government committed to provide subsidised access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash…
Urgent Product Defect Correction: Battery Cap on Medtronic MiniMed™ 600 series and MiniMed™ 700 series insulin pumps
TGA Reference: RC-2022-RN-00725-1ARTG: 95763, 308140, 332201, 376091 Medtronic Diabetes Signal Detection observed a complaint signal for battery cap cracked/damaged (BA01)…
Urgent Product Defect Correction: Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump
TGA Reference: RC-2022-RN-00627-1ARTG: 304681Software Version 6.4.1 or prior There are potential risks when using the pump within its normal specifications…
Changes from 30 May 2022: FreeStyle Libre
From 30 May 2022, FreeStyle Libre sensors will no longer be available through the NDSS. Freestyle Libre 2—a newer device…
Are you travelling this long weekend?
During the Easter break, hundreds-of-thousands of Aussies take to the roads to enjoy the long weekend. We want to remind…
New NDSS resources for Home Care Providers
The NDSS provides a range of resources to support those caring for older people with diabetes. New resources are now…
Diabetes and feet toolkit
We have released a new health professional resource Diabetes and feet: a practical toolkit for health professionals using the Australian…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health—diabetes e-Learning
The newly developed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health—diabetes e-Learning modules has been launched. Diabetes e-Learning—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Urgent Medical Device Safety Alert: Basal Setting Programming for MiniMed 600 series and MiniMed 700 series insulin pumps
TGA Reference: RC-2022-RN-00241-1 ARTG: 95763, 308140 & 332201 Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd has issued a medical device safety alert for…
Changes from 1 March 2022: Dexcom
From 1 March 2022, the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM system (Dexcom G5 Mobile sensor and transmitter products) will be removed…
Product changes – December 2021
Product addition BD Micro-Fine + Pen Needle 31G x 6mm Code: 340 Pack Size: 100 Product deletion OmniTest 3 Code:…
Urgent Medical Device Recall: MiniMed™ Remote Controller MMT-503
TGA Ref: RC-2021-RN-02160-1ARTG: 128416 Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd has issued a medical device recall for users of MiniMed™ Remote Controller…
Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.
