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A translated NDSS fact sheet that advises women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes on the best preparation for a healthy pregnancy before falling pregnant. It advises on contraception, planning for pregnancy, being pregnant with diabetes and unplanned pregnancy. It also includes a pregnancy planning checklist.

01 Feb 2019... This translated fact sheet provides information on diabetes-related complications including the most common complications and tips to maintain good health. It emphasises the importance of long-term care when living with diabetes and also stresses that well managed diabetes reduces the risk of diabetes-related complications.

This translated poster is targeted towards people with diabetes who may be eligible for the NDSS card. It provides a very brief summary of the NDSS and the benefits of signing up.

01 Aug 2021... A Diabetes Emergency Plan helps you to self-manage your diabetes before, during and after an emergency. Planning ahead reduces the risk of diabetes-related infections and life-threatening situations. This plan also lists important things to put in a Diabetes Emergency Kit to help you survive.

01 Oct 2012... Guide to prevention and treatment of eye damage (retinopathy) caused by diabetes. Diabetes can damage your eyes and, if left unchecked and untreated, can eventually lead to blindness.

23 Aug 2024... Information about Diabetes Connect, a community health-led integrated care pathway for people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Connect is a community health-led integrated care pathway for people with type 2 diabetes. It is being piloted by select community health services across Victoria until June 2025. Diabetes Connect seeks to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, reduce avoidable diabetes progression and hospitalisation, and improve coordination between primary, community and acute care services.

01 Jan 2020... Explanation of gestational diabetes (GDM) and the importance of diet in managing this condition. It also includes culturally specific information for women from Arabic, Chinese, Persian and Vietnamese backgrounds.

This translated NDSS fact sheet provides information on gestational diabetes in women who are pregnant. It explains who is at risk, why and how to manage gestational diabetes and the importance of healthy eating and physical exercise and other pregnancy related information on gestational diabetes.

01 May 2017... This translated video has been developed to explain the importance of exercise as another way for people with diabetes to manage their health.

This translated fact sheet contains information for people with diabetes and hypoglycaemia. It outlines what the main causes are, the symptoms, treatment and what happens if not treated, as well as other things to consider.