If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) run by The Australian Government is committed to helping people with diabetes and their families live well.

Diabetes SA is proudly the health professional organisation who provides the face to face and online programs for South Australians.

Diabetes SA strongly encourages those living with Diabetes to register and participate in the fantastic programs delivered right across SA, regional, remote, metropolitan and peri-urban locations near you!

Not registered?

There is evidence that the earlier you register once you are diagnosed and commence interactions with the NDSS programs and services the better your diabetes will be controlled and complications can be delayed such as damage to your sight, hearing, ability for wounds to heal, heart and kidney function.

Registration only needs to happen once by completing the following steps:

1. Completing this FORM
2. Have the form signed by your General Practitioner or by a Credentialled Diabetes Educator or practice nurse with appropriate registration
3. Email the form to info@ndss.com.au

What is available if I register?

Product subsidies
Subsidies through your local pharmacist can be obtained including blood glucose strips, urine monitor strips, insulin pump consumables (for type 1), continuous glucose monitors (type 1 or eligible groups) and fully subsidised insulin syringes and pen-needles if needing insulin therapy

Programs
You can access a range of free diabetes programs that empower you to make informed choices and manage your diabetes confidently, with support from your health care team

The NDSS diabetes programs cover topics including diabetes management and care, food and nutrition, physical activity, mental health and devices and technology and are available in a range of formats to suit your needs.

We have upcoming events that you can search for and register in via Home  - My NDSS however if you are interested in an event in your local area, please email us your postcode at healthservices@diabetessa.com.au as we want to bring programs closer to you.

Face to Face: Take the guesswork out of diabetes with group programs run by health professionals. A great opportunity to ask questions about your diabetes and meet other people with diabetes.

Online programs: Improve your diabetes knowledge with online live programs run by health professionals. Time is given at the end for you to ask questions about your diabetes.

Other Diabetes SA programs

Diabetes SA run other free member events and subsidised consultations for groups or individuals meeting you where you are at in your Diabetes journey including

• Hearing tests (free for members in store or at any Audika hearing clinic with 20% hearing aid discount)
• Podiatry clinic (free for members) run by Adelaide University
• Supermarket or Central Market Tours (free for members)
• Will and Estate Planning (free event)
• Expert speaker monthly events (free for members)

Check out what’s on and more information about membership below:
Diabetes SA Membership
Diabetes SA Events

E-learning Modules

NDSS have a range on interactive online e-learning modules available from anywhere at any time. These free programs can help you make informed choices, manage your diabetes confidently, stay healthy and live well.

Type 2 Diabetes and Me
These short modules will help you learn the basics of living with type 2 diabetes.
10 short modules 10-15 minutes each

Carb Counting
These short modules will teach you how to recognise and count carbohydrates (carbs), to help in managing your diabetes
11 short modules 15-20 min each

Baby Steps
This program helps women who have had gestational diabetes to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes. It includes short modules, activity and health tracking, goal setting and a community forum.

MyDESMOND
This program helps you to confidently manage your type 2 diabetes day-to-day. It includes short modules, activity and health tracking, goal setting and a community forum.

READY, SET, GO – Let’s Move!
This free online program is designed for people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who want to become more active but aren’t sure where to begin
6 modules of  20-30 minutes each

Living with insulin online
These modules help outline what to expect when starting insulin, what to do with high or low blood glucose levels, and getting support.
11 modules of 15-20 minutes each