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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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  • 31 March, 2020

    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…

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  • 10 March, 2020

    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.…

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  • 4 March, 2020

    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…

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  • Health professional
    23 August, 2016

    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…

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