The NDSS is administered by Diabetes Australia
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- Episode 2
The NDSS is administered by Diabetes Australia
October 25, 2024
This week on Life on the level, hosts Isabella and Sebastian debunk common myths and share important facts about living with type 1 diabetes. They chat about high and low blood glucose levels, daily diabetes tasks, and life expectancy. They also discuss how important it is to look after your mental health and remember self-care.
Join us on Life on the Level as we get into the realities of living with type 1 diabetes, share real stories and build a community that gets it. Remember, together, we are stronger. Stay connected and follow the show, and keep the conversation going.
Want to join the conversation? We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences with living with type 1 diabetes. Contact us at [email protected]
For more information and helpful resources, head to the NDSS Diabetes Youth Zone https://youth.ndss.com.au/
Just Diagnosed
https://youth.ndss.com.au/just-diagnosed/
Eating and Drinking
https://youth.ndss.com.au/eating-and-drinking/
Wellbeing
https://youth.ndss.com.au/wellbeing/
NDSS online Carb Counting program
Check out the online Carb Counting program on ndss.com.au. You will learn what foods contain carbs, and different ways to count the carbs in the foods you eat. You can access the online Carb counting program anytime and anywhere.
Diabetes Australia Myths & Facts
https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabetes/myths-facts/
Fact sheet
https://www.ndss.com.au/wp-content/uploads/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-diabetes-related-complications.pdf
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This podcast was brought to you by the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS). The NDSS is an initiative of the Australia Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia.
Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the utmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.
00:00:00 – Introduction and disclaimer
00:00:35 – Welcome to Life on the level
00:01:08 – Immediate danger with high or low blood glucose
00:02:24 – Time consuming tasks
00:03:09 – Carb counting challenges
00:04:28 – Misconceptions about blood glucose levels
00:05:20 – Life expectancy with type 1 diabetes
00:07:00 – Jumping to diabetes related conclusions
00:08:30 – Importance of glucose levels
00:10:32 – Resources for diabetes myths and facts