Assistive Technology for Type 1 Diabetes
The assistive technology and equipment the NDIS funds for Type 1 Diabetes, how the AT process works, and how to get it into your plan.
Assistive technology (AT) — from simple aids to powered equipment — helps many people with Type 1 Diabetes do things more safely and independently. This guide explains the AT that can help, how the NDIS funds it, and how to get it into your plan.
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and assistive technology
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans, resulting in absolute insulin deficiency and lifelong…
AT that can help with Type 1 Diabetes
The assistive technology and equipment a plan for Type 1 Diabetes commonly includes are:
How the NDIS funds assistive technology
AT is funded from your Capital budget, and the process depends on cost and complexity:
Getting AT into your plan
To fund AT for Type 1 Diabetes, plan ahead: