ADEA Symposium: Transforming T2D Management - the impact of CGM and Technology

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Breakout 7: Room 8
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 8

Speaker

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Ms Victoria Silvestro
Senior Dietitian
Western Sydney Diabetes

Transforming T2DM management: the impact of CGM and technology

Abstract

Biography

Victoria is the Senior Clinical Dietitian leading the Dietetics Department at Western Sydney Diabetes. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, where her research focuses on the role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in dietary interventions for people living with type 2 diabetes. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence in diabetes care, Victoria has made a significant impact across the Western Sydney region. She is known for challenging traditional models of care and advocating for practical, patient-centred approaches to nutrition and education. Her leadership, dedication, and clinical expertise continue to shape healthier outcomes for her patients, nothing motivates her more than seeing the life-changing effects of better food choices.
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Dr Rajini Jayaballa
Staff Specialist Endocrinologist
Western Sydney Diabetes

Transforming T2D Management - the impact of CGM and Technology

Biography

Dr Rajini Jayaballa is a Staff Specialist in Endocrinology at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals and the Clinical Lead at Western Sydney Diabetes. She leads a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated diabetes care across hospital and community settings. Dr Jayaballa has worked with hundreds of GPs to strengthen primary care capacity and improve chronic disease outcomes. Her clinical interests include type 1, 2 and 3 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, weight management, thyroid disease, bone health, and insulin pump therapy. She is actively engaged in research and medical education, with a strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care.
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Mr Jaybee Serrano
Credentialled Diabetes Educator
Western Sydney Diabetes, Integrated Care / Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospital

Transforming T2D Management - the impact of CGM and Technology

Biography

A Community Diabetes Nurse Educator within the Western Sydney Local Health District. In this role, he collaborates closely with General Practices to support and enhance diabetes management in the community. With a strong passion for prevention and empowering individuals to live well with type 2 diabetes. With a deep commitment to education, advocacy, and giving back to the community he proudly serves.
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Prof Glen Maberly
Director Western Sydney Diabetes
Western Sydney Local Health District

Chairperson

Biography

Prof Glen Maberly (FRACP, MD, MBBS, BSC (Med. Hons) is a Senior Staff Specialist Endocrinologist at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals, and the Director Western Sydney Diabetes at Western Sydney Local Health District. Currently Glen is the driving force behind the Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD), to address the epidemic of diabetes in greater western Sydney, where it is estimated that more than 50% of its residents are overweight or obese, and at high risk of diabetes. WSD work includes primary and secondary prevention as well as building the capacity of general practice and community to better manage diabetes. Previously, Glen was the founding Executive Director of the Iodine Network, the Flour Fortification Initiative and Rice Fortification Network working with the UN organisations, Global Public Health organisations and agro business to reduce the global burden of vitamin and mineral deficiency in over 120 countries around the world. Throughout his career, Prof Maberly has focused on fostering public-private-civic partnerships and bring public health evidence-based research findings to large scale implementation.
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