In the intricate world of healthcare, the role of collaboration is paramount. Macintyre Health recognises the power of teamwork and
Day 1 Well, I made it! I had submitted my abstract to IDF many months ago that was accepted as
Psychosocial Aspect of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group Research Accelerating Psychosocial Innovations in Diabetes (RAPID) Conference Copenhagen, Denmark, Day 2 30th
Psychosocial Aspect of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group Research Accelerating Psychosocial Innovations in Diabetes (RAPID) Conference Copenhagen, Denmark, Day 1 29th
In the words of Rudyard Kipling, “words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind”. Adopting appropriate use
This past week you may have heard a lot of fuss being made on social media about Teplizumab having been
Who has heard of ACADI? ACADI stands for Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations. It’s a MRFF funded virtual collaborative
There are quite a few insulin pumps available already. So, why is Macintyre Health excited about OmniPod’s arrival in Australia?
Well, it comes down to giving you a choice about the diabetes tech you use and the financial burden diabetes imposes on you.
Matching your insulin dose to the carbohydrates you are eating is considered the gold standard for managing food with Type 1 Diabetes. It also can be very effective for those with Type 2 Diabetes with or without insulin and Gestational or other Diabetes types.
People with an Eating Disorders Management Plan (EDMP) can now access up to 20 sessions over a 12 month period with an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. The Medicare rebate for your dietitian appointment is $54.60*. The 12 month period starts from when the plan is created.
Christmas day is a tricky day for anyone with dietary needs, but diabetes in particular. The unpredictability of food, alcohol, heat (in the southern hemisphere at least!), spontaneous Christmas backyard cricket or beach swims make it near impossible to keep your Blood Glucose Levels (BGLs) smooth.
Here are some tips for managing this tricky time so come January you are feeling fit, happy, healthy and proud of yourself for achieving what you want to achieve.
By Nicole Walker Sometimes, low carb is just easier! It is a tool for your toolbox in the management of
By Nicole Walker Now this is what you folk have all been waiting for. It just SUCKS when you are
It is super important that we acknowledge our muscles are greedy and therefore feed them after exercise. We need food but we can be savvy about it to still meet our weight loss goals.
Fed up of exercise? What is the point right? When you just have hypo after hypo OR you have to munch on sugar the whole time to be able to keep going.
Well, isn’t that a loaded question! In short, it can go up, down or stay the same. The long answer I will attempt to explain includes why.
By Rachael Baker Ahh temp basals. One of the most amazing features that can be used on an insulin pump.
Haven’t been exercising for a while? Caught short with a hypo while out exercising? Or just wanting to brush up
Telehealth is by no means a new concept for patients living with diabetes in Australia, and CDEs have been advocating to endorse Telehealth to be an equitable means of service delivery, for quite some time. Telehealth is often an integral component of care for a person’s diabetes management, however never before have patients been able to claim Medicare rebates on these services, until now…
