Refers to elevated blood glucose levels and good management is important to prevent short and long-term associated complications.

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) can help subsidise the cost of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), which are attached to your skin and help constantly monitor your blood glucose levels.

Private health insurance can help subsidise the cost of insulin pumps and the technology in this space is constantly evolving including a CGM and insulin pump automatically communicating with each other to maintain blood glucose at a safe level.

Depending on the situation, patients with diabetes may also need a fitness-to-drive assessment to be completed to maintain their driver’s license.