Ramadan: a practical approach for diabetes educators
The holy month of Ramadan falls between Monday 12 April and Tuesday 11 May in 2021. The Islamic Council of Victoria...
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The Impact of Coexisting Coeliac Disease on Type 1 Diabetes
Coeliac disease (CD) co-exists with type 1 diabetes (T1D) more commonly than CD alone within the general population...
Psychological impact of COVID-19 on People With Diabetes: Observations from Health Care Practitioners
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the drastic public health measures taken to contain the SARS-CoV-2 virus, have caused global...
Dosing for Protein and Fat in Type 1 Diabetes: The OzDAFNE experience
Research has shown that high protein and high fat meals cause delayed hyperglycaemia in some people with type1 diabetes....
How much carbohydrate does a woman with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus need?
It is widely accepted that Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided by a dietitian is the best first line therapy in the management of Gestational...
Insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring education and training via telehealth
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the health sector rapidly adapted to accommodate social distancing requirements. Some changes made have proven to be...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: what diabetes educators need to know
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, affecting an estimated 8-13% of women of reproductive age.1...
Thinking Outside the Box: Incorporating Flexibility into Diabetes Education
What does it mean to think outside the box? The Collins dictionary defines it as:
...Interpreting Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) has increased in popularity as a tool for blood glucose management for people with diabetes. With improvements in...