Healthdirect Free Australian health advice you can count on.

Medical problem? Call 1800 022 222. If you need urgent medical help, call triple zero immediately

healthdirect Australia is a free service where you can talk to a nurse or doctor who can help you know what to do.

beginning of content

Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia was established in 1984 and is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk.

Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century and the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system. Around 1.4 million Australians are living with known, diagnosed diabetes (types 1 & 2), and an estimated 500,000 are living with silent undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Australia is a respected and valued source of information, advice and views utilised by government and the community. Their credibility and independence as a national voice allows them to translate knowledge and evidence into advocacy and programs for diabetes.

Diabetes Australia collaborate with state and territory diabetes organisations and assist with the administration of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).

Vision and mission

Diabetes Australia is committed to reducing the impact of diabetes.

How Diabetes Australia can help

Diabetes Australia provides practical assistance, information and subsidised products to more than 1.3 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes Australia works to raise the awareness about the seriousness of diabetes, promoting prevention and early detection strategies and advocating for better standards of care. Diabetes Australia is also a significant financial contributor to research into better treatments for diabetes and the search for a cure.

Information line

National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) helpline call 1800 637 700

Program, apps and tools

Recommended links

Last reviewed: June 2022

Information from this partner

Found 52 results

Blood glucose monitoring | Diabetes Australia

Blood glucose monitoring can help you to keep your blood glucose level in your recommended target range.  Read more

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Diabetes & influenza (the flu) - Diabetes Australia

Catching the flu can be more dangerous for people with diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to be hospitalised with the flu, and more likely to die

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Health professional resources - Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia produces a number of Diabetes Information Resources available to health professionals and the general public including a selection of:

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Risk Calculator - Diabetes Australia

Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia.

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors

Some diabetes risk factors can be managed or reduced (known as modifiable lifestyle factors), while other factors cannot be changed.

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Best Practice Guidelines - Diabetes Australia

The following best-practice guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetes have been developed for health professionals by medical

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Just been diagnosed with diabetes | Diabetes Australia

If you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes you could be feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a range of emotions and have a lot of questions.

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Flash glucose monitoring fact sheet – NDSS

Flash glucose monitoring (Flash GM) is a way to check glucose levels throughout the day and night without pricking your finger

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Homepage :: Keepsight

Many Australians lose part or all of their sight as a result of diabetes

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Healthy diet for diabetes | Diabetes Australia

Healthy eating is an important part of managing your diabetes, so you need to be aware of what, when and how much you eat every day. Read more

Read more on Diabetes Australia website

Healthdirect 24hr 7 days a week hotline

24 hour health advice you can count on

1800 022 222

Government Accredited with over 140 information partners

We are a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Australian Government, health department logo ACT Government logo New South Wales government, health department logo Northen Territory Government logo Queensland Government logo Government of South Australia, health department logo Tasmanian government logo Victorian government logo Government of Western Australia, health department logo

Healthdirect Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.