Communicating with people who have an intellectual disability disorder about their diabetes: a guide for health professionals
Diabetes is a common, progressive condition with multiple long-term complications.1 The importance of a holistic, person-centred approach to...
Should every diabetes service have a psychologist?
As a clinical psychologist who has worked in diabetes for many years, I have observed that there has always been a core of practitioners with strong...
Screening to prevent type 1 diabetes
By the time the physical symptoms of type 1 diabetes (T1D) appear – the classic triad of increased urination, thirst and weight loss – the...
Low carbohydrate diets and diabetes
Low carbohydrate diets, including low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) and ketogenic (keto) diets have been gaining popularity in the general population,...
Diabetes Education, the Quadruple Aim and Health Coaching – a perfect match
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the 21st century’s major health challenges and are the leading cause of death globally. According to...
Diabetes management in residential aged care
In ageing populations such as Australia, the rising prevalence of diabetes among older people poses significant challenges. Individualised care becomes...
Two Sides of a Coin – A Journey Through Clinical Appointments from an Australian and Indigenous Perspective
Person-centred or collaborative care is a model of care that acknowledges the expertise of both the clinician and client1. In diabetes...
The NDIS and diabetes
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) coordinates individualised support for people with permanent and significant disability, and their...
Managing the ups and downs from dietary protein and fat: The John Hunter Children’s Hospital Approach in type 1 diabetes care
It is well known that optimal glycaemic management is essential in the prevention of acute and chronic complications of type 1 diabetes (T1D). A...