The NDSS is administered by Diabetes Australia
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- Episode 9
The NDSS is administered by Diabetes Australia
December 13, 2024
This week on Life on the level, hosts Isabella and Sebastian get answers to your questions about type 1 diabetes with diabetes educator and registered nurse Cheryl Nankivell. Cheryl gives lots of tips and advice on things like storing insulin, dealing with unexpected hot flashes, wearing an insulin pump, changing lancets, swimming with a CGM, handling hypos and much more.
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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
00:02:10 – How to store insulin
00:04:40 – What’s causing my hot flashes
00:06:11 – Where’s the best place to put an insulin pump
00:09:14 – How often do you really need to change your lancet
00:10:15 – Does a hot tub or chlorine affect my CGM
00:12:02 – How to communicate when you’re having a hypo
00:14:32 – Long term effect of repeated hypos
00:16:48 – Concerns about diabetes related complications
00:18:16 – Avoiding eating everything in the fridge when you’re low
00:20:52 – Final words of wisdom
00:22:02 – Tips for finding accurate health information online
00:23:56 – Closing remarks and acknowledgments