CGM
CGM positive for the health of people with type 1
Using CGM has positive health benefits for people with type 1 diabetes
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Overcoming skin barriers to CGM and FGM
Skin problems caused by continuous glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring are causing about 20 percent of users to discontinue using these products. What can be done to enable the use of these glucose monitoring devices?
Friday, 25 September 2020
Where do I inject my insulin, put my insulin pump site or CGM sensor?
Where you inject your insulin and place your pump infusion site and other equipment can have a big effect on your blood glucose levels.
Friday, 25 September 2020
CGM reduces hypos in seniors with type 1
A new study shows CGM helps reduce hypos in seniors living with type 1 diabetes
Friday, 19 June 2020
CGM and Flash Monitoring NDSS Subsidy update
Diabetes NSW & ACT has been working to increase both the affordability and the accessibility of technology.
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Researchers hope to make needle pricks a thing of the past
MIT scientists have taken an important step toward making a noninvasive technique to monitor blood glucose levels a practical possibility.
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
New closed-loop system effective in BGL control
International clinical trials show a new closed-loop system to be more effective than existing treatments at controlling BGLs in people with type 1 diabetes.
Friday, 18 October 2019
Georgia just does it and always finds a way
Georgia tells us why paying $5,000 a year for a CGM is a non-negotiable expense.
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
We asked. You said.
Feedback from our members on the products they'd like to see subsidised through the NDSS helped shape our submission to the Department of Health.
Monday, 2 September 2019
Public consultation on NDSS product subsidies
The Department of Health is seeking input on products that could be considered for future subsidy via an online survey
Monday, 29 July 2019
Continuous Glucose Monitoring: NDIS versus NDSS
Some people are eligible to access subsidised CGM products through the NDSS. If you don't qualify but have a disability, there may be another route through the NDIS.
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Budget 2019 - 2020 and what it means for you
The federal budget includes a number of health measures that are relevant to people living with diabetes.
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Good news for women with type 1 diabetes
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) - What’s new?
Thursday, 7 March 2019
Expanded access to CGM subsidies from 1 March 2019
Additional investment to expand free access to glucose-monitoring technology comes into effect on 1 March 2019.
Thursday, 28 February 2019
Government expands funding for CGM subsidies
The Federal Government has announced funding of $100 million over four years to help Australians living with type 1 diabetes access glucose monitoring technology.
Monday, 26 November 2018
Contact your MP about equitable access to CGM
Send a letter to your local Member of Parliament about extending current Government subsidies for glucose self-monitoring technology so it is affordable for everyone living with diabetes
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
Update on Medtronic Guardian Connect
Medtronic announces possible connectivity issue with the Guardian Connect continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system.
Friday, 6 July 2018
Expanded funding for insulin pumps
Children and young people with type 1 diabetes have access to subsidised insulin pumps thanks to expansion of Government subsidies.
Thursday, 10 May 2018
Diabetes technology: The latest and greatest
Innovations in diabetes technology that make managing diabetes easier than ever before.
Friday, 6 April 2018
Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and exercise
Last year, one of our BEAT IT participants living with type 1 diabetes was able to trial a CGM for a week. Read her experiences with CGM technology and exercise.
Monday, 24 April 2017
Safe summer fun
Like clockwork, when the weather warms up Aussies head out to the water. Swimming is a great way to socialise and be active, just keep in mind these diabetes summer safety tips.
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Johnson and Johnson to exit insulin pump market
Johnson and Johnson announced their intention to exit the insulin pump market globally.
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
Type 1 kids get access to CGM technology
The Federal Government announces $54 million CGM subsidy for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes.
Friday, 31 March 2017
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