Supporting older people with diabetes

The NDSS provides a range of resources to support:

those caring for older people with diabetes
older people living with diabetes.

Early recognition of possible diabetes-related issues can have a significant impact on someone’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Older woman in wheelchair being pushed by a care worker

Working in
residential aged care facilities

Home Care Provider supporting an older person

Working as a
Home Care Provider

Caring for an older person

Featured resources

Six minute Intensive Training for aged care settings

A3-sized posters of relevant aged care setting diabetes-related topics.

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Six minute Intensive Training for Home Care Providers

A3-sized posters of relevant home care setting diabetes-related topics.

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Diabetes management in aged care (DMAC) handbook

For staff who support those living with diabetes in residential aged care facilities.

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Healthy eating as you age

Healthy eating and food choices for older people living with diabetes.

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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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