Changes are coming from November 1st that will make it easier to access my clinics. Medicare have announced that a referral will no longer be needed for Nurse Practitioner services from this date. This means that from this date you no longer have to worry that your referral is out of date before you make... Continue Reading →
Mt Gravatt Clinic is now open!
I am pleased to announce that I have opened new rooms at Mt Gravatt Central. I can be found at Suite 5A/Level One, 1407 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt. The office is located close to the intersection of Logan and Creek Roads. Entry and parking are available on Logan Road or via the Tenby St car... Continue Reading →
Closure of Mediwell clinic (Coorparoo)
On Friday 1st October Mediwell clinic at Coorparoo closed its doors for the last time. Sadly this means I am no longer able to offer appointments at Coorparoo. My clinics at Camp Hill (Whites Hill), Wishart, Acacia Ridge and Ormeau continue to operate as usual and my Coorparoo clients can continue to see me at... Continue Reading →
Eating Well
I came across this great article today from Harvard Health Publishing that discusses the challenges of eating well, why we find it so difficult, and the value of working at the challenge. I hope you enjoy reading it. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-stop-eating-all-that-tasty-but-unhealthy-stuff-202109212597
COVID-19 vaccination- a useful read
I am a firm believer in the importance of vaccination. As a child of the 60’s I’ve had measles, mumps, and chicken pox. I’ve also known people who survived polio, albeit with disfigurement and disability. So when it was my turn to have the vaccine for COVID-19 I knew it was the right decision for... Continue Reading →
WHO releases new guidelines for exercise
Every Move Counts The World Health Organisation have updated their guidelines for exercise this month. Guidance is offered for all age groups and for those with chronic conditions such as diabetes. In particular WHO recommend that sedentary periods be broken up with any type of movement. You can read more here: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity
The Importance of Perspective
Striking a balance between what were told is “needed” to be healthy and just focussing on health is probably the most difficult aspect of having diabetes. This article from the ABC offers a wonderful perspective on balancing those things. I found this inspiring. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-13/diet-exercise-fitness-women-trauma-personal-trainer/12747248?utm_source=sfmc%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&utm_medium=email%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&utm_campaign=abc_news_newsmail_am_sfmc%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&utm_term=%E2%80%8B&utm_id=1457085%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&sfmc_id=90124991
Business as Usual – Coronavirus updates
Australia is entering a new phase in the management of Coronavirus (CO-VID19) as we are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel. As an essential service I will continue trading through this period and I am putting some measures in place for consultations: Phone and Video consultations are now available Bulk billed Clinic consultations will continue... Continue Reading →
Updates: NDSS access for CGM and Freestyle Libre
Since my last blog NDSS access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Freestyle Libre has been activated. Here is what you need to know. Access is approved for the following groups of people with type 1 diabetes: adults with a concession card < 21 years of age women who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant and post... Continue Reading →
Increased access to CGM & FGM from March 2020
Exciting news today as the Australian Diabetes Educators' Association announced that more people with type 1 diabetes will be able to access Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Flash Glucose Monitoring (Freestyle Libre) from March 2020. Changes to the NDSS access will allow all people with type 1 diabetes (of any age) who hold a current concession... Continue Reading →
My Diabetes Educator 