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Resources to help you live a healthy life when you have diabetes

Videos, check lists, facts and tools to help you understand and manage your diabetes.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability
What is it about?
Common health conditions, Communication, Getting ready to see a health professional
Who made it?
National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
When was it made?
It was created
11 years ago
. It was shared here .
Why do we trust it?

Because it was made to help, not for profit.

Learn more about why we trust it and how to check other information.

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These resources are for people with intellectual disability who have . The resources could also be used by family members and carers.

The resources can help you:

  • learn how to live a healthy life with diabetes
  • have better health appointments, like when you see your to talk about diabetes
  • learn more about diabetes.

One of the resources is a set of cards you can fill out before, during and after you talk to a . The cards can help you make plans and know what to do. 

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

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National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)

The Australian Government pays for the National Services Scheme (NDSS) and Diabetes Australia runs it. The NDSS aims to help people understand and manage diabetes, and get the services and support they need.