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  • 8 October, 2021

    Urgent Medical Device Recall: MiniMed™ 600 Series Insulin Pump – Pump Retainer Ring

    TGA Ref: RC-2021-RN-01995-1 Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd is updating an earlier Safety Alert to a Recall to replace any MiniMed™…

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  • Young people
    10 August, 2021

    Our voices, our lives, our choices report and summary available now

    The Our voices, our lives, our choices report formed part of the NDSS Youth and Youth Transition Priority Area 2019–2020.…

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  • 9 August, 2021

    Are you looking for diabetes information in languages other than English?

    We have a range of free diabetes resources to help you manage your diabetes. They are available in many languages…

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  • 4 August, 2021

    Online learning programs available anywhere, anytime

    We’re committed to making NDSS diabetes information and support services accessible no matter where you are in Australia or how…

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  • 1 August, 2021

    FreeStyle Libre 2

    Changes from 1 August 2021 FreeStyle Libre 2 is now available to access through the NDSS. Read more.

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  • 15 March, 2021

    Urgent Product Defect Correction: Medtronic CGM Systems

    TGA Ref:  RC-2021-RN-00677-1 Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd recently became aware that a specific medication, hydroxyurea, falsely increases glucose readings on…

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  • 2 March, 2021

    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…

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  • Gestational diabetes
    23 July, 2020

    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…

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  • Health professional
    22 June, 2020

    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…

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  • Health professional
    20 April, 2020

    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…

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  • 3 April, 2020

    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…

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  • 3 April, 2020

    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…

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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.

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