Resources
Diabetes factsheets
We have a range of factsheets that you can download or print out.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for or you have a question that isn’t answered here, call our Diabetes WA helpline on 1300 001 880.
Understanding diabetes
Understanding gestational diabetes
Managing diabetes
Your diabetes annual cycle of care
Medications for type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes healthcare checklist (PDF 1.5MB)
Type 2 diabetes healthcare checklist (PDF 664KB)
Managing sick days and type 1 diabetes
Diabetes and emotional wellbeing
Adjusting to life with diabetes
Concerns about starting insulin – type 2 diabetes
Diabetes and disordered eating
Peer support for people with diabetes
Diabetes and other health issues
Diabetes-related complications
Looking after your dental health
Steroid medications and diabetes
Diabetes and lifestyle choices
Diabetes day to day
Diabetes and pregnancy
Diabetes for young adults
Moving on up: transitioning to adult health care services–a guide for young adults with diabetes
Healthy eating
Carbohydrate counting and diabetes
Quick reference wallet cards
We have developed a range of handy wallet cards that you can print out and carry with you, so you have answers on hand for some of the everyday questions and challenges that diabetes brings.
High and low – Diabetes basics for young people with type 1 diabetes (PDF 680.5KB)
Type 1 essentials – Common questions made easy (PDF 1.3MB)
Super card (PDF 42KB). A reference card packed with handy information that will help you make better food choices when you do your food shopping.
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia. The NDSS agent in WA is Diabetes WA. Find out more about the NDSS at ndss.com.au or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700.