Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, as well as women planning a pregnancy are just one group of people that could save up to $7000 a year when changes to government funding come into effect on March 1.
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Changes to the National Diabetes Service Scheme will see several groups of people with Type 1 given free access to specialist Continuous Blood Monitoring (CBM) devices.
Other groups that qualify for the subsidy include people over the age of 21 that have concessional status, as well as young people with conditions similar to type 1 diabetes who require insulin, like cystic fibrosis-related diabetes or neonatal diabetes.
Local business Well Nourished and Diabetes Education and Technology are hosting a What, When, How and Why of CBM night at the Community Centre on Darling Street.
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Well Nourished diabetes educator Kirsty Guilfoyle said CBM devices, which sit just under the patient's skin can be life changing.
"Some people have to prick their finger several times a day which can be quite an ordeal," she said.
"A CBM monitors blood every five minutes 24 hours a day - it allows for a lot more confidence and less stress, and is much more accurate."
The information night will also be looking at the latest technology in Medtronic insulin pumps, which according to Ms Guilfoyle "are the closest thing to an artificial pancreas."
"There has really never been anything like this available before - it is an exciting time for people with diabetes and their carers," she said.
According to the NDSS Diabetes Map 5.8%, or 4752, Tamworth residents are living with diabetes, and of those almost 500 have Type 1.
The information night is being held on Thursday February 28 from 6-8pm. To register contact Well Nourished by 5pm Friday February 21.
