ADEA Abbott Case Study Competition
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Breakout 5: Central Room A
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Central Room A |
Speaker
Miss Trang Vu
Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
ADEA Abbott Case Study Competition
11:00 AM - 11:24 AMBiography
Trang is a Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne. She has a special interest in working with older adults living with diabetes, particularly in supporting them to navigate and use diabetes technology effectively.
Mr Liam Collins
Diabetes Nurse Practitioner
Sutherland Hospital
ADEA Abbott Case Study Competition
11:24 AM - 11:48 AMBiography
Liam is a Nurse Practitioner and Credentialled Diabetes Educator at Sutherland Hospital, Sydney. He is passionate about person-centred care, nursing education, and integrating diabetes technology to enhance outcomes for people with diabetes and strengthen the capability of healthcare teams.
Deborah Schubert
Credentialed Diabetes Educator
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Benefits of the Libre 2 and Omnipod DASH in an Older Person with Type 3c Diabetes and Dementia
11:48 AM - 12:12 PMBiography
Deborah is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. She started her diabetes career at Guy's and St. Thomas' hospitals in London. She now works for The Royal Melbourne Hospital HARP.
Mrs Rebecca Ritchie
Credentialed Diabetes Educator
SEE Diabetes
Empowering Self-Advocacy and Early Symptom Management Through Continuous Glucose Monitoring in a High-Risk Adolescent with Previous Transient Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus
12:12 PM - 12:36 PMBiography
Bec Ritchie,
Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator,
Graduate Certificate in Counselling,
Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre
Bec is a CDE whose expertise is shaped by both clinical training and lived experience. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age two, she has managed the condition since 1992, giving her deep insight into medical, emotional, and lifestyle dimensions. Holding qualifications in nursing, diabetes education, and counselling, Bec provides holistic, patient-centred care through nationwide telehealth services. Her guiding philosophy, SEE Diabetes—Support, Educate, and Empower—reflects her commitment to person-centred care, advocacy, and lifelong wellbeing for those navigating the complexities of type 1 diabetes.
Mrs Jijimol Arun
Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator
Baker Heart And Diabetes Institute
ADEA Abbott Case Study Competition
12:36 PM - 1:00 PMBiography
Jijimol Arun, a highly experienced Registered Nurse and Credentialed Diabetes Educator at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. With a strong clinical background and a deep commitment to patient-centred care, Jijimol specialises in the management and education of individuals living with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Jijimol brings a particular passion for the integration of advanced diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring to support and empower individuals to manage their diabetes effectively and improving outcomes. Known for her engaging approach to education and evidence-based practice, Jijimol is dedicated to bridging the gap between innovation and everyday clinical care.
Mrs Ann Bush
President
Australian Diabetes Educators Association
Chairperson
Biography
Ann has 20 years of experience as a registered nurse. She is a CDE working in metropolitan acute care, rural community health and private practice. Ann has been a member of the ADEA-VIC Branch Executive for six years and is a member of the ADEA Victoria Branch Conference Organising Committee. She has represented the ADEA as a member of a health advisory panel working with the Victorian Department of Education and Training and is passionate about diabetes education.
Ann believes in the sustainability of private practice. Her focus is ensuring the CDE role is evidence-based best practice and continues to support the lobbying and support for ADEA members.
Mr Adam Lamendola
Diabetes Education
Monash Children’s Hospital
Chairperson
Biography
