Written by Helen Edwards
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Insulin pump 24 hour help lines
There are a number of different insulin pumps available in Australia. All companies provide a free 24 hour help line. The phone numbers and websites are listed below. It is important that you are aware of this important service.
Animas - brought to you by AMSL
Animas Insulin Pumps and accessories
Phone 1300 851 056
http://www.amsl.com.au/site/cms/diabetes/insulin-pump-therapy
Medtronic
Medtronic diabetes insulin pump and CGMS
Phone 1800 777 808
http://www.medtronic.com.au/yourhealth/diabetes/device/index.htm
Roche Diagnostics
Accu-Chek insulin combo system and pump
Phone 1800 633 457
http://www.accuchek.com.au/au/products/insulinpumps/index.html
Cozmo Insulin pump
Phone (02) 9417 7955
http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/cms/uploads/factsheets/fact-sheet-21-diabetes.pdf Type 2 diabetes in Rural Australia
http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/cms/uploads/factsheets/fact-sheet-14-suicide.pdf Suicide in Rural Australia
http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/cms/uploads/factsheets/fact-sheet-04-obesity.pdf Obesity in Rural Australia
http://www.adea.com.au/asset/view_document/979316046 Sick Day Management - type 2 diabetes
http://www.adea.com.au/asset/view_document/979316045 Sick Day Management - type 1 diabetes
Fantastic Fact sheet from the Worldwide Initiative for Diabetes Education organisation for you to read yourself and show to others!
From the Happiness Institute and Dr Timothy Sharp
Happiness and Building Positive Relationships
Happiness for overcoming worry
Motivation and Goal Setting from Health Coaching Australia
From the Type 1 Diabetes Network
Starter Kit for Adults diagnosed with diabetes
Can I have a healthy baby? - great booklet for women wanting to get pregnant
