Diabetes Educator - Maggie Stewart

17/08/2023

Let’s go!!

There’s a real buzzzzz about this one!

07/06/2022

07/06/2022

02/02/2021

Do you have type 1 diabetes? Have you wanted to try Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGMS). AMSL are offering a 1 month free trial of Dexcom G6 - here is a link to information about Dexcom G6 - https://amsldiabetes.com.au/products/dexcom-g6/ If you want to take advantage of this offer contact me via email - mmnet_5@hotmail.com and we can discuss

Dexcom G6 is the latest technology in the Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) range. The outstanding accuracy of Dexcom G6 allows you to make treatment decisions with no calibrations required, which means zero fingerpricks and no scanning required‡!

27/01/2021

People with type 1 diabetes juggle every day to match their insulin to their carbohydrate intake, physical activity, stress, illness - this in itself is a full time job. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGMS) takes the guess work out and helps people living with type 1 diabetes to keep their glucose levels in the target range - helping to reduce the long term complications of diabetes. Please sign this petition so that anyone living with type 1 diabetes can access fully subsidised CGMS - https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN2168 Please share this link to your family and friends. TIA

Petitions List

03/09/2020

https://jdrf.org.au/meet-the-unsung-heroes-of-t1d-care-credentialled-diabetes-educators/?fbclid=IwAR3257Mpm2YRj4Xjd9n7vv5mOUD6U7-qhAa4NTonAeQwa_EFOmIwPACB0mQ

You might already know of CDEs, but you may not know how much in-depth specialist knowledge and skills they possess to assist with T1D care.

03/09/2020

https://www.facebook.com/jdrfoz/photos/a.387481243882/10157822695808883/

You might have already heard of Diabetes Educators, but you may not be aware of just how much in-depth knowledge and special training they're equipped with to help you care for your type 1 diabetes.

Click here to learn more about who Diabetes Educators are, what they do and when you should see them: https://bit.ly/2Gdy2zG

26/08/2020

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring- AMSL are doing a one off 1 sensor and 1 box of transmitters (1 month worth) for $350 for the G6. Valid until 31.10.2020
HALF PRICE! Starts tomorrow

25/07/2020

Do you have type 2 diabetes and work in an office If yes consider becoming part if this study
https://studies.trialfacts.com/tf120-diabetes-melbourne-sit-stand-desk-research-study?fbclid=IwAR3JCuCdtRlurvNNEihVIn11de3uM200_cucInaCFczaOrLfJBrNiVVxCOk

Researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute have found that sitting for prolonged periods throughout the day (e.g. at an office-based desk) can have harmful effects on blood glucose and insulin levels, blood pressure and inflammatory markers.

17/07/2020

Finding it hard to get motivated with healthy cooking - watch this excellent video

12/06/2020

This Tuesday 16th of June at 8pm Ypsomed will be hosting the third session in their T1 Connects virtual learning series.

The interesting and complex topic for this next session is Diabetes and Exercise.

Renza Scibilia will host the evening with Dr Nicole Walker from Macintyre Health QLD and Monique Henley, a person living with Type 1 and retired professional athlete.

They will be discussing how exercise can impact diabetes management and share their personal experiences and knowledge in this space.

The session is free to attend on zoom but RSVP is required. Please follow this link if you would like to register for the event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_of2C1IMOQaWyN5GdChZYMA

For more information, email info@ypsomed.com.au or don’t hesitate to be in touch.

Topic: Exercise Tips and Tricks during Self Isolation Host: Renza Scibilia Guests: Dr Nicole Walker (Macintyre Health, QLD)

04/06/2020

If you are living with type 1 diabetes below is a list of some Virtual education sessions that are being run. The sessions are free to attend on zoom but RSVP is required. Please email me at mmnet_5@hotmail.com if you would like to attend

Tuesday 16th June at 8.00pm
Exercise Tips and tricks during self- isolation
Dr Nicole Walker
Macintyre Health in QLD
Renza Scibilia

Tuesday 30th June at 8.00pm
What is your choice? Not one size fits all
Chris Alfred-UK
Cheryl Steele CDE
Renza Scibilia

Tuesday 14th July at 8.00pm
Demystifying Pump Therapy. What is pump therapy and considerations on choosing a pump
Cheryl Steele CDE
Renza Scibilia

Tuesday 28th July at 8.00pm
Introducing the Ypsomed Pump System
Ypsomed Clinical Specialist

03/06/2020

Please download Covid19 app

12/05/2020

In these challenging times it is easy to stop being active and eating alot of junk foods. Go to https://baker.edu.au/health-hub/keep-it-moving?fbclid=IwAR0Kh9gwmDToB-BsNx9b56DLdKZpAToSB6vBnfQB_E13AoUzJCwXJ7-4xjg for some inspiration and nutrition advice.

The Baker Institute has produced new resources outlining tailored workout routines to promote health and wellbeing while in lockdown.

29/04/2020

Having a well balanced, healthy diet is important all the time but especially important at the moment. It can help your immune system to do its job. here is an article about food and your immune systemhttps://baker.edu.au/-/media/documents/fact-sheets/baker-institute_food-your-immune-system.pdf

23/04/2020

Take away on the menu or need to keep moving? Check out Baker Heart & Diabetes resources https://baker.edu.au/health-hub/keep-it-moving?fbclid=IwAR2rAfMK9is2qffT6tvzdypnTi8vJw8r9tHXjPVEriWmQStjtOOGbHj2ug4

The Baker Institute has produced new resources outlining tailored workout routines to promote health and wellbeing while in lockdown.

23/04/2020

For those older people living at home - please share this information with them. Channel 44 (C31 Melbourne Community TV) have a ‘Move it or lose it’ gentle exercise program on television from 8:30 am each weekday morning or Channel 94 (9 Life) have ‘Daily Move’ exercise and wellbeing sessions from 9:30 am daily.



These programmes are especially useful for people who don’t have access to the internet such as some of our older Aussies.

21/04/2020

Are you at high risk and the idea of getting freaks you out? To be prepared for any case that might occur, here is my packing list for people with Type 1 diabetes

- Mask
- Insulin pump and CGM supplies for 30 days
- Rapid acting insulin - enough for 30 days
- Long acting insulin and pen needles (in case the pump fails)
- Medical ID
- Glucagon hypokit
- Batterries or charger for pump
- headphones - to listen to music
- Alcohol swabs and hand sanitizer
- Fast carbs (jelly beans, babyfood, juice boxes etc.)
- Thermometer
- Blood glucose and ketone meters & strips - enough for 30 days
- Paracetamol, fluids, nasal spray
- eyemask and earplugs
- Health insurance card, credit card, medicare card
- some self-care essentials and clothes