July 2023

Diabetes camps 

Diabetes Victoria in conjunction with the RCH and Monash Children’s Hospital run a number of camps throughout the year for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes. 

These camps are a great way for children and young people to meet and share experiences with others living with type 1 diabetes in a fun and active environment. The camps are staffed by volunteers including adults living with type 1 diabetes, medical and allied health staff so you can be sure participants will be safely cared for. More information about the camps can be found here:  Diabetes Camps Victoria | Diabetes Victoria 

To apply for a camp, you need to respond to their call for expressions of interest. Expressions of interest for the 2024 camps are open now and will close of the 30th of September 2023.

To get your application in simply fill out the expression of interest form which can be found here.

National Diabetes Week – 9-15 July 2023

This National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Australia is kick-starting Australia’s biggest conversation about the impact of diabetes in this country – a conversation to drive change and create hope for the future. 
Diabetes Australia will host a series of five thought-provoking Great Debates (available online) over five days featuring people living with diabetes and diabetes experts discussing the big topics relevant to the future of diabetes in Australia. 
Co-hosted by Diabetes Australia’s Group CEO Justine Cain and Dr Norman Swan AM, the Great Debates will be a mix of live in-person (plus live-streamed) and virtual events.

For more information or to register to attend one of these debates online please go to: The Great Debate Series  - Diabetes Australia

 For more information about National Diabetes Week and how you can join the conversation click here: National Diabetes Week 2023 - Diabetes Australia

Updating to the Medtronic Guardian™ 4 Transmitter and Sensor (available from 1 July 2023) 

To update to the Medtronic Guardian™ 4 Transmitter and Sensor, we will request a new Starter Pack (new transmitter and sensors).

The transmitter and sensor are both new products with NDSS, so a Diabetes Nurse Educator will need to update your NDSS access authority.

To complete the update, please email diabetes@rch.org.au with your child's NDSS number, Medicare number, full name as listed on NDSS and your home and postal address. These are all required to be confirmed when there is an update to NDSS authority. You will receive a confirmation email from NDSS and the Starter Pack will be sent to your home. 

See these instructions for swapping over to the new Guardian™ 4 Transmitter and Sensor 

Important points to highlight when changing to the Medtronic  Guardian™ 4 Transmitter and Sensor:

• Starter Packs will be shipped to your address registered on NDSS.
• When the change is made, you will not have access to Guardian™ 3 stock, make sure you have enough stock of Guardian™ 3 sensors while waiting for the Guardian™ 4 to be sent to you.

• When your Starter Pack arrives - Unpair Guardian™ 3 transmitter and Pair Guardian™ 4 transmitter to the MiniMed780G pump. Do not use any Guardian 3™ sensors or transmitters.​
• There is a 2 hour sensor warm up. 
  
• A blood glucose level (BGL) is required to start initial SmartGuard™ (No calibrations are required).
• Sensor changes are still every 7 days – the algorithm will only require a BGL if the sensor has been off for more than 4 hours. If it’s changed within 4 hours it will NOT require a BGL to initiate SmartGuard™ again.
• Transmitter has a 12 month warranty and sensors can be ordered via NDSS local pharmacy after the initial pack has been started.
• Any faulty equipment (sensor or transmitter) please contact Medtronic customer service for replacements.

June 2023

LibreLinkUp app version 4.7 was released on 15 June 2023. If you are using this you must update. 

From 21 June the current version of the LibreLinkUp app will no longer be supported, and caregivers will no longer receive glucose readings and alarms from their connections. 

If you have any questions, please contact your Abbott representative or call FreeStyle Libre Customer Care (8AM - 7PM AEST, Mon - Fri. Closed public holidays) phone 1800 801 478

April 2023

Get Active Victoria is a Victorian Government initiative to support eligible families receive up to $200 to cover the cost of registration fees for organised sport/active recreation. 

To be eligible for a voucher your child/dependent must be: 

• under 18 years of age 
• be a Victorian resident 
• have a valid Health Care Card/Pensioner Concession Card 
• have a valid Medicare card 

For more information go to Get Active Victoria 

March 2023

Fiasp and Fiasp FlexTouch to continue on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) for people living with type 1 diabetes for a further 6 months. 

A statement from Diabetes Australia 17 March 2023

Medtronic insulin pumps - product defect correction for the battery cap: For all people using a MiniMed™ 600 series and MiniMed™ 700 series insulin pump models, including MiniMed™ 640G, MiniMed™ 670G, MiniMed™ 700, MiniMed™ , MiniMed™ 770G, and MiniMed™ 780G should have received an email or letter from Medtronic advising them to check their battery cap and metal contact on their pump to see if they are damaged. See the complete recall notice. Please contact Medtronic Technical support on 1800 777 808 for further information and assistance.

January 2023

School camps 

Going on school camp can be an exciting adventure for children however sometimes parents are worried that the school will not know how to look after their child's diabetes care needs at camp. A dedicated school camp plan, prepared by your diabetes team, will help the teachers plan how best to support your child. 

For further information on the school plans and camp plans visit the school page  

March 2023

Fiasp and Fiasp FlexTouch to continue on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) for people living with type 1 diabetes for a further 6 months. 

A statement from Diabetes Australia 17 March 2023

Medtronic insulin pumps - product defect correction for the battery cap: For all people using a MiniMed™ 600 series and MiniMed™ 700 series insulin pump models, including MiniMed™ 640G, MiniMed™ 670G, MiniMed™ 700, MiniMed™ , MiniMed™ 770G, and MiniMed™ 780G should have received an email or letter from Medtronic advising them to check their battery cap and metal contact on their pump to see if they are damaged. See the complete recall notice. Please contact Medtronic Technical support on 1800 777 808 for further information and assistance. 

January 2023

School Action and Management Plans (Plan) for 2023

All children/students with type 1 diabetes attending early childhood settings, primary or secondary schools in Victoria need to have a current Diabetes Action and Management plan in place to ensure that their diabetes care needs are met. These management have been developed by Diabetes Victoria, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and Monash Children’s Hospital, are based on current best practice paediatric guidelines and are reviewed yearly. 

Visit the school page for further information  

Last updated March 2023