Featured videos These videos are for registered nurses and medication-endorsed enrolled nurses. Hypoglycaemia (hypo) – low blood glucose Monitoring blood glucose Insulin Disclaimer: Registered nurses and medication-endorsed enrolled nurses need to consider the scope of their practice and the individual circumstances and needs of people with diabetes when they are applying the information outlined in these videos and the associated resources in the clinical setting. Six minute intensive training (SMITs) poster resources Designed for use in aged care settings, these A3 posters are on a range of relevant diabetes-related topics. They are designed to provide key information which can be delivered to staff in six minutes and enable key information to be reinforced in a busy environment. They can be utilised in a variety of settings including at handover, team meetings or as a quick refresher. Hyperglycaemia – high blood glucose Sick day management Know your insulin Insulin administration Hypoglycaemia (hypo) – low blood glucose Healthy eating Glucose-lowering medicines for type 2 diabetes Monitoring blood glucose Featured resources Diabetes management in aged care handbook This resource is for staff who support those living with diabetes in residential aged care facilities. Download DMAC: fact facts This resource extracts the fast facts sections at the start of each chapter of Diabetes management in aged care (DMAC) handbook. Download Quality review tool This resource is a useful tool for managers in aged care facilities to assess the quality of the management and care of residents diagnosed with diabetes in their facility. Download Resident sick day plan Every aged care resident with diabetes should have a documented sick day management plan. This template can be adapted to need. Download McKellar guidelines (external resource) These guidelines provide detailed information regarding diabetes management in the aged care sector. Find out more Related resources Resources that can be given to older people with diabetes or their families and carers. While the majority of diabetes care is relevant for all age groups, there are some specific changes that come with growing older which may affect diabetes. You and your health care team Managing diabetes as you age Healthy eating Caring for someone with diabetes Anytime, anywhere support Need information about diabetes? The NDSS website provides access to a range of diabetes health information including videos, podcasts, booklets and fact sheets. Find out more In your language You can access a range of diabetes information in languages other than English. Find out more NDSS forms Forms to manage NDSS registration and access to products through the NDSS. Find out more NDSS Helpline Call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 for diabetes support and to learn more about the NDSS. Find out more
