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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 Jun 2024... 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.

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 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.

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.

01 Mar 2015... The healthy eating video has been translated to communicate healthy eating messages such as different food groups and healthy cooking methods. This resource may be beneficial for those living with diabetes.

A translated NDSS document that highlights the important of exercise for people with diabetes. It covers the benefits of exercise, the types of exercise and amount of time exercising required for the management of diabetes, emphasising the need to keep active.

These in language pages contain links to resources from Diabetes Victoria such as educational health videos, pictorial guides, facts sheets, webinars, as well as information about the NDSS and how to contact the Multilingual Helpline. 

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.