Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: New approaches to type 2 diabetes in older adults Speaker: Dr Sandra Neoh and Tracy Aylen Dr Sandra Neoh is a staff endocrinologist at Austin and Northern hospitals in Melbourne in Diabetes and General Endocrine clinics. Tracy Aylen is a credentialled diabetes educator, and a past president of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association. She is currently working as a Senior Clinical Nurse Advisor at Bolton Clarke, a large not for profit health and aged care pro ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: Motivating Movement – A practical perspective Speaker: Nicole French and Matt Pollard Nicole French is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a special interest in Diabetes, preventative health and health coaching. She is the founder and Director of Exercise for Rehabilitation & Health, Essendon Physio Group and the Melbourne Vestibular Clinic.  Nicole invests much of her time into the community as a presenter, writer, radio presenter and advisor for ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: The importance of peer support for those living with and affected by diabetes Speaker: Giovanna Taverna and Marj Devereux Giovanna Taverna BHlthSc & Post Graduate studies in Consumer and Community Engagement. Giovanna is the Peer Support Coordinator at Diabetes Victoria having been involved with the program for over five years. She is guided in her work by the 80+ empowered peer support networks throughout Victoria for people living with and affected by diabe ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: Why you should know the general practice nurse’s name Speaker: Kylie Foley and Ros Rolleston Kylie Foley has been nursing since 2000. Worked at Royal North Shore Hospital for 10 years and joined Hills Family General Practice in 2013. She completed her post-grad in Diabetes management and Education in 2015. She is passionate about improving team base patient-centred care in general practice. Her practice was a lead practice in the Health care homes program and to ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: Primary care and diabetes foot care – have we put our foot in it? Australian research and what we can do to make a difference Speaker: Dr Rajna Ogrin Dr Ogrin’s initial clinical podiatry work identified gaps in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice. This led her to move into research, where she is working as a Senior Research Fellow at Bolton Clarke, the largest not-for-profit age and community care provider. Her work aims to optimise health and ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: Are we meeting our annual cycle of care targets? What can we do if we are falling short? Speaker: Dr Ralph Audehm Dr Ralph Audehm Associate Professor Audehm is a general practitioner who has worked for over 30 years in general practice and is experienced in managing all types of patients. A/Prof Audehm graduated from Melbourne University in 1984 and obtained a Diploma from the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 1987. He gained a Gradu ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: Are we meeting our annual cycle of care targets? What can we do if we are falling short? Speaker: Professor Mitchell Anjou Associate Professor Mitchell Anjou is an optometrist and public health professional who works as an Academic Specialist, Associate Professor and is deputy director of Indigenous Eye Health at The University of Melbourne. He leads advocacy and implementation initiatives to Close the Gap for Vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aust ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: How to legally protect your medical practice Speaker: Sarah Bartholomeusz is the Founder and Principal of award-winning commercial law firm, You Legal. You Legal helps doctors legally protect their practice, patients and profits. She has over 15 years’ experience as a lawyer, an active practice in corporate and commercial law. Sarah is passionate about working with practice managers and owners to minimise their risks and maximise their potential. Her clients call ..read more

Welcome to this edition of Diabetes Dialogue where we bring healthcare professionals the latest discussions in diabetes care. Topic: Cancer and Diabetes: A complex relationship Speaker: Melanie Regan Melanie Regan is a specialist cancer nurse with postgraduate qualifications in cancer care and a Master of Nursing. Melanie’s 30 years of nursing include working in metro and regional areas as a clinician, project manager, and researcher. Some of the most enjoyable parts of her job are getting to know patients, advocating for the best care, and contributing to hope. This recording is edited from o ..read more