Public consultation for products subsidised under the NDSS 14 June 2023 The Department of Health and Aged Care is currently conducting a public consultation process to gather feedback on the current range of products subsidised under the NDSS. The aim is to ensure that the products offered continue to meet the needs of people with diabetes. To assist in this process they are seeking feedback from people living with diabetes registered on the NDSS. There is an opportunity to provide feedback about the current range of products and what’s important in the future. For more information or to access the online survey go to: consultations.health.gov.au/technology-assessment-access-division/national-diabetes-services-scheme-ndss-products/. Written submissions can be sent to the following address: [email protected] and must be received by the time the survey closes on 2 July 2023.
Media releases 22 November 2023 Regional and remote Australians urged to get late flu vaccine People living with diabetes in rural and remote areas are being urged to get their flu shot now after low rates of flu vaccinations have put communities at risk across Australia this year. Continue Reading
News 10 November 2023 ‘Green lane’ for people with diabetes to navigate airport security Some Australians living with diabetes are experiencing distress getting through airport security screening, so Diabetes Australia is taking action to educate workers and improve the experience for people living with diabetes. Continue Reading
Blog 6 November 2023 The dawn phenomenon The dawn phenomenon is a natural rise in blood glucose that occurs early in the morning, typically between 4am-8am. Symptoms are similar to hyperglycaemia. Continue Reading
