NEED HELP WITH MANAGING YOUR DIABETES OR PCOS?

I am an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with more than 20 years experience providing individualised nutrition and diabetes education.

I work with individuals with type 1 diabetes, women with gestational diabetes and women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) I also help those who are following or wanting to adopt a plant-based (vegetarian or vegan) diet for management of these conditions.

I offer consultations via telehealth (videoconference or telephone).

To book an appointment, please contact my receptionist Mette on 0416 747 747 or request an appointment via our contact form. 

Nutrition consultations
Diabetes Education

DIABETES EDUCATION

Whether you are newly-diagnosed or have had diabetes for a while and need an update, I will work closely with you and your endocrinologist and/or GP to help you in managing your diabetes. In addition to my  professional experience, I have personally lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 10, providing me with a real understanding of the issues faced in the day to day management of diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes, I can help you with the following:

  • Diabetes management education when you are newly-diagnosed
  • Dietary management of diabetes
  • Exercise and other lifestyle factors
  • Self blood glucose monitoring
  • Insulin administration
  • Insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

A healthy lifestyle is an essential part of managing PCOS and is recommended as the first step in treatment.  I have extensive experience and understanding of the dietary and lifestyle management of PCOS. This was the topic of my PhD research, I am author of The Low GI Diet for PCOS, a guest lecturer on PCOS at the University of Sydney and a member of the lifestyle Guideline Development Group for the PCOS International Evidence-Based Guidelines.  If you have PCOS, I can help you with:

  • Understanding the important role lifestyle changes play in the management of PCOS.
  • Understanding insulin resistance and its role in PCOS.
  • Dietary education and advice for PCOS.
  • Understanding the role of exercise and other lifestyle factors
  • Pre-conception and pregnancy nutrition and lifestyle management.
  • Reducing the health risks (including risk of diabetes) associated with PCOS.
PCOS diet
Plant based diet

PLANT-BASED EATING

I follow a whole-food plant-based diet myself and am passionate about the benefits of plant-based diets for health, animal welfare and the planet. I have a particular interest in the benefits of plant-based diets for managing diabetes and PCOS.  If you have diabetes or PCOS and are following or would like to adopt a plant-based diet, I can help you with:

  • Understanding the benefits of eating a whole-food plant-based diet for your health.
  • Making the transition to a plant-based diet.
  • Ensuring you are meeting your nutritional needs on a plant-based diet.
  • Providing meal and recipe ideas..

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

All appointments are currently available by telephone or videoconference. 

Current appointment days and times are:

Wednesday: 7:30am to 4:00pm (Telephone or videoconference)

Thursday: 7:30am to 4.00pm (Telephone or videoconference)

Friday: 7:30am to 11.30am (Telephone only)

Saturday: 7:30am to 4:00pm (Telephone or videoconference)

To book an appointment, please 0416 747 747 or send a message via my contact page.

If you have any questions before booking an appointment, including how appointments work, fees and rebates, please refer to our appointment FAQs. 

Please note that I am currently only seeing new clients with type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and those wanting advice on plant-based nutrition (vegetarian or vegan diets) for diabetes or PCOS.  If you are seeking help for other reasons, I recommend my colleagues at Northside Nutrition and Dietetics, who have expertise in other areas of nutrition.  

 

 

PCOS diet