Posts by Anthea Suttor
Fibre, Prebiotics and Probiotics… What do we really know? – by APD Celia Innerarity
There has been much in the media in recent times about bacteria, gut health, our poo and what it says about us. If you throw in the input of social media – the amount of information can be extremely overwhelming. What is the real deal on all of this and how can we practically relate…
Read MoreDiabetes & emotional baggage – by CDE Jaleesa Whitford
As we come off the back of Queensland’s Mental Health Awareness week, I thought it best to continue on this stream of emotional wellbeing and give you a brief introduction into the understanding of the world of Diabetes, and just how much this condition can effect one’s psychological health. Yes, Diabetes is very much a…
Read MoreInteresting article to read about diabetes diagnosis
A correct diagnosis is very important as it determines on the treatment plan and also what could be available for clients to use such as access to insulin pump. For those of you who may be interested, this is an article that talk about how to diagnose T1D and T2D correctly. Incorrect diabetes diagnoses failing…
Read MoreMy experience with T1DM and Exercise from Ann Kennedy CDE
Doing exercise and managing your diabetes can provide a real challenge. In fact for me it provided one of the biggest challenges I have faced with managing my diabetes. Until six years ago I had never really entertained the idea of getting into too much exercise – I would go for a walk most mornings…
Read MoreUSQ NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
INVITATION TO TAKE PART IN A NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES Following a recommended diet is sometimes a challenge for people with diabetes and as a result can be a major contributor to diabetes related health risks. This on-line survey is about the likely factors that influences your decisions…
Read MoreNew Diabetes Education After Hours Service
We are pleased to announce our new After Hours Service. See attachment for more details. Media-Release-DDWMPHN-AH-Diabetes-08-02-17
Read MoreUSQ NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
INVITATION TO TAKE PART IN A NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES Following a recommended diet is sometimes a challenge for people with diabetes and as a result can be a major contributor to diabetes related health risks. This on-line survey is about the likely factors that influences your decisions…
Read MoreIt’s Christmas time!!
Merry Christmas to Everyone! Only 3 more weeks to go and Christmas is here. I love Christmas because it is just a wonderful and joyous time. Food and drinks are definitely a big part of the Christmas. However, it could be quite stressful for people who live with diabetes……. Would my blood glucose levels be…
Read MoreTo snack or NOT to snack??
Recently, I have a few conversations about “to snack” OR “not to snack”. Lots of people believe that they need to snack three times per day because of the diabetes, even if they are not hungry. While some people think because they need to lose weight, they will skip food as much as they could including…
Read MoreInjecting Technique (written by Mrs. Katrina McNalty, RN CDE):
Injecting at the proper depth and site is an important part of good injection technique. Most healthcare professionals recommend that insulin be injected in the subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat just below the skin. If you inject too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it’s absorbed faster but might not…
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