Aim of the NDSS
The NDSS aims to enhance the capacity of people with diabetes to understand and self-manage their life with diabetes. We also support people with diabetes by providing timely, reliable and affordable access to the NDSS support services and products.
Registration with the NDSS is free and open to all Australians who are diagnosed with diabetes.
To see if you are eligible to register with the NDSS, or for more information, go to the Registration section of the NDSS website.
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