This podcast is designed to get you up to speed with current information regarding the NDSS subsidy for Freestyle Libre. Our host Jan Alford is joined by guest Marlene Payk who will be sharing her expertise and experience on navigating the NDSS subsidy for patients, what the benefits to patients are from accessing this subsidy and practical tips for CDEs to utilise. Marlene Payk is an experienced Nurse Practitioner working in both public and private practice. She has been working as a diabetes educator for over 25years and works with people with all types of diabetes. Marlene has completed a Professional Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner and her research focused on type 1 diabetes and insulin pump therapy. Marlene’s interests include the use of technology to assist with diabetes self-management. Marlene is an active member of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), mentoring new members embarking on obtaining their initial credentialing and she is current secretary of the NSW ADEA Branch and has previously held the position of NSW ADEA Branch chair.We would like to thank Abbott for their sponsorship of this podcast episode. CPD: Listening to this podcast and completing the feedback and evaluation will earn you 0.5 CPD Points in Category 1