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New to diabetes: what next?
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes you probably have many questions. You may be feeling confused, scared or angry. These are common reactions.
Diabetes Australia-NSW can help to answer your questions and provide you with support.
The NDSS
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is a free program sponsored by the Australian Government that subsidises the cost of blood glucose testing supplies and offers free needles and syringes to people who use insulin.
If you are an Australian resident and have been diagnosed with diabetes, you are eligible for enrolment in the NDSS. The registration form must be signed by a doctor or credentialled diabetes educator. More information if you are not registered with the NDSS.
Please note, however, that registration with the NDSS is different to membership of Diabetes Australia. View more information on becoming a Diabetes Australia-NSW member.
Diabetes education
Most communities in NSW offer Diabetes Education services; find the nearest Diabetes Education Service to you.
Learning about healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, the diabetes team, blood glucose monitoring and preventing complications can help you to live well with diabetes.
Page last updated: 17 March 2008
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