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A range of support services are available in each state and territory through Diabetes Australia and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Australia.
The following provide links to specific support services for people with diabetes.
Reviewed June 2007
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Community Network Support Groups
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Community Network Support Groups Description List of Community Network diabetes support groups across Victoria. External Diabetes Australia - Vic is the peak consumer body representing people with diabetes in Victoria and providing vital information and support to the community about diabetes.
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May 2008
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The Community Network of people with diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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The Community Network (ComNet) of Diabetes Australia - Vic brings together a diverse range of people with diabetes, to share in each others knowledge and learn from each others experience. The Community Network also utilises community resources and health professionals at a local level.
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May 2008
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NDSS - Keeping down the cost of chronic illness
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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| Description: |
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an Australian government initiative, which provides a range of subsidised blood glucose and urine testing reagents, syringes and insulin pen needles for people with diabetes. Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA-Vic), is the agent for this scheme in Victoria.
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Nov 2007
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Camps for children with diabetes
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| Publisher: |
Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Our annual children's camps are run in partnership with the Royal Children's Hospital and Monash Medical Centre with an emphasis on fun and adventure. The camps have proven to be one of the most effective ways to give young people living with diabetes a chance to be independent and learn about their condition with the support of their peers and trained health professionals.
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Sep 2007
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Access a dietitian
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| Publisher: |
Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Healthy eating is the basis of managing diabetes. Each individual needs a healthy eating plan to meet their needs. It is strongly recommended that every person diagnosed with diabetes attend an Accredited Practising Dietitian. A dietitian will provide individualized, practical advice in the form of a sample menu plan, recipe ideas, eating out suggestions and special occasion foods.
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Jul 2007
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Fact sheet 19 - Depression and diabetes
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beyondblue
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Research shows that having diabetes more than doubles the risk of developing depression? Conversely, depression can double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Depression can also increase the likelihood of developing diabetes complications.
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Nov 2006
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