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This booklet explains healthy eating and food choices. It is suitablefor all adults and teenagers, including people with diabetes andthose wanting to lose weight. It is intended to be used with advicefrom your dietitian.Diabetes SA is a member based Association. We aim to make apositive difference to the lives of people affected by diabetes.For more information visit www.diabetessa.comThe National Diabetes Services SchemeThe National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) providessubsidised products, information and support services to peoplewith diabetes across Australia. People who are registered withthe NDSS can access a range of free and subsidised productsto assist with their diabetes management including:• Subsidised testing strips for monitoring blood glucose levels• Free insulin syringes and pen needles (for those needing insulinor Exenatide)• Information and support – free diabetes Infoline 1300 136 588• Access to Aboriginal health workers and health professionalsto answer questions on diabetes.We would like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australiansto register with the NDSS so we can support them better withtheir diabetes.NDSS registration is free and available to all Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people who have been diagnosed withdiabetes by a doctor. Talk to your Aboriginal health worker ordoctor for more information about how to register.The printing of this resource was funded through the NationalDiabetes Services Scheme.AcknowledgementThis resource has been developedby Diabetes Australia – Vic.