ADEA Masterclass: Safe and effective therapeutic carbohydrate modification in type 1 diabetes
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Breakout 6: River Room 5
Thursday, August 22, 2024 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
River Room 5 |
Speaker
Mrs Amy Rush
Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialed Diabetes Educator, Health Programs Manager
Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre
ADEA Masterclass: Safe and effective therapeutic carbohydrate modification in type 1 diabetes
Biography
Amy Rush APD CDE has special interest in T1D. She is at the forefront of the latest medical technology and nutrition therapy. Her area of interest is the use of carbohydrate titration, alongside insulin titration, to achieve glycaemic goals. Amy is a published author and researcher in this field.
Dr Sanjeev Balakrishnan
General Practitioner
Park Medical Group
ADEA Masterclass: Safe and effective therapeutic carbohydrate modification in type 1 diabetes
Biography
Sanjeev is a Family Physician with a Master of Medicine degree from the National University of Singapore. He focuses on using dietary interventions to treat obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. After relocating to Australia, he became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He actively participates in metabolic health conferences and serves on the Australasian Metabolic Health Society's scientific committee.
Beck Newton
Credentialed Diabetes Educator / Registered Nurse /APD
EatLiveWell / Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre
ADEA Masterclass: Safe and effective therapeutic carbohydrate modification in type 1 diabetes
Biography
Beck Newton has over 30 years health experience. She’s a Registered Nurse, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with postgraduate qualifications in diabetes, mental health, health coaching and business.
Beck currently sees patients in her private clinic EatLiveWell. She practises from the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre (Stirling, Busselton), Margaret River and via Telehealth.
Insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes are her main areas of focus. She has a special interest in metabolic health and uses a thoughtful, individualised approach to support these chronic health conditions. Beck also has experience in the field of mental health and the relationship between food and mood. She's also undertaken extensive training in eating disorders and is a Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician with the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders
Dr Joey Kaye
Endocrinologist
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Chairperson
Biography
Mr Diyar Emadi
Education Team Leader
Australian Diabetes Educators Association