Stream 2: Poster Session 1
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Meeting Room 103
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Meeting Room 103 (Level 1) |
Speaker
Mr Duncan Read
Lives With Type 1
Lived Experience
Chairperson
Biography
Ms Rachel McKeown
Diabetes Educator
Mudgee Health Service
Chairperson
Biography
Mrs Isla Yiannoullou
Credentialled Diabetes Educator
SA Health / Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
Clinical audit of nurses’ insulin injection practices in a public hospital: Evaluating adherence to evidence-based injection technique guidelines
8:30 AM - 8:35 AMBiography
Isla is a Nurse Practitioner and Credentialled Diabetes Educator working within a public hospital diabetes service in South Australia. She began her nursing career in Scotland in 2001 and has extensive experience in diabetes care. Her interests include improving access to evidence-based care and outcomes for people living with diabetes
Manoja Gamage
PhD Student
Queensland University of Technology
Barriers to following dietary advice in type 2 diabetes mellitus: People’s lived experiences and professionals’ perspectives in a South Asian context
8:35 AM - 8:40 AMBiography
I am a PhD candidate in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Queensland University of Technology. My broader interest lies in how food literacy can be leveraged to strengthen dietary management and support more effective care for people living with non-communicable diseases.
Ms Xin Yi Lee
Senior Medical Social Worker
Woodlands Hospital
Understanding psychosocial distress in diabetes foot care through a social determinants lens
8:40 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Xin Yi is a Senior Medical Social Worker at Woodlands Hospital, Singapore, holding a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Work from National University of Singapore. Since 2021, she has specialized in supporting patients with diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers, advocating for enhanced quality of life through social-health integration.
Mrs Zsanett Tesch
Research fellow
University of Szeged
Preparedness and expectations during the transition to adult care for young people with Type 1 Diabetes in Hungary
8:45 AM - 8:50 AMBiography
Mrs. Tesch is a research fellow and PhD student at the Department of Health Economics at the University of Szeged. She is trained in health management and marketing economics. Her research focuses on diabetes care, device subsidization, and parental decision-making. She has three papers published in highly ranked international journals.
Mrs Ange Liston-McCaughley
CEO
Type 1 Foundation
Workforce capability, safety and participation in Early Childhood Education Centres (ECEC) for children with Type 1 Diabetes - Evidence from a national parent survey
8:50 AM - 8:55 AMBiography
Ange Liston McCaughley is a co-founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation. Inspired by her daughter living with type 1 diabetes, Ange champions awareness, community connection, and support for those affected. Ange’s work amplifies lived experience and drives initiatives that enhance wellbeing, inclusion, and understanding for the diabetes community.
Sharnie Dwyer
Dietitian
Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP +)
Building nutrition capacity in rural diabetes care: The Diabetes Alliance program plus (DAP+) model in Hunter New England
8:55 AM - 9:00 AMBiography
Sharnie Dwyer is an Accredited Practising Dietitian providing diabetes and metabolic disease care throughout rural NSW as part of the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus. She is also a PhD candidate at Griffith University, investigating the role of nutrition in endometriosis management. Her clinical and research interests include metabolic and women's health, fertility, and bariatric nutrition. Sharnie is committed to advancing equitable access to evidence-based nutrition care and translating research findings into meaningful improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Dr Shanal Kumar
Endocrinologist
Queensland Health
Co-designing diabetes care for adults living with Cystic Fibrosis: Aligning consumer and clinician priorities
9:00 AM - 9:05 AMBiography
Dr Shanal Kumar is a Staff Specialist Endocrinologist at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital in Queensland. She leads the Cystic Fibrosis Endocrine Service (TPCH) providing care for CF-related endocrine and metabolic complications. Her research integrates clinical, qualitative and implementation science methodologies to refine models-of-care.
Dr Rudy Kurniawan
Founder
Sobat Diabet
Racing for awareness: An "Amazing Race" sport challenge as an indirect tool for diabetes education among youth
9:05 AM - 9:10 AMBiography
Rudy Kurniawan is an internist at Diabetes Conncetion Care Eka Hospital, BSD and Senior Fellow of the International Diabetes Federation. He is a doctoral candidate in nutraceuticals at Universitas Hasanuddin, focusing on diabetes and metabolic health. As founder of Sobat Diabet, he develops innovative, youth-centered approaches to diabetes education
Ms Amanda Bryce
Proprietor
Gerald Burns Pharmacy
Mentoring without borders: A national group tele-mentoring model for health professionals
9:10 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
Amanda Bryce is a pharmacist, lecturer and diabetes educator based in Perth, WA. She leads innovative models of virtual clinical training and group mentoring aligned with credentialing pathways. Her work focuses on expanding workforce capability, improving access to diabetes education and strengthening professional identity through scalable, digitally enabled education programs.
Ms Nicola Callender
Senior Podiatry Lead
Diabetes Alliance Plus Program
Advancing rural foot health equity through a Podiatry led Diabetes alliance model (DAP+): Strengthening workforce capability, connectivity and service sustainability
9:15 AM - 9:20 AMBiography
Nicola Callender is the Senior Podiatrist for the Diabetes Alliance Program, leading the MediBus model of care to strengthen rural capacity through clinician education, multidisciplinary inclusion, and service integration. With expertise across public and private sectors, she bridges gaps in diabetes foot care, driving equitable access and high‑quality outcomes.
Dr Sewwandi Subasinghe
Senior Lecturer
University of Ruhuna
Ms Boon Hui Er
Credentialed Diabetes Educator Lead
ADES
Psychological burden and diabetes self-management in adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A cross-sectional study in Singapore
9:25 AM - 9:30 AMBiography
Boon Hui is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Advanced Practice Nurse in Endocrinology at Singapore General Hospital. Her clinical interests include diabetes technology, young adult diabetes care, and inpatient glycaemic management. She is involved in nurse-led quality improvement initiatives to enhance diabetes care delivery and support multidisciplinary diabetes management.
Dr Jamin Day
Research Fellow
University of Newcastle
Sharnie Dwyer
Dietitian
Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP +)
Cooking, connection and community: Nutrition education on the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) Medibus
9:35 AM - 9:40 AMBiography
Sharnie Dwyer is an Accredited Practising Dietitian providing diabetes and metabolic disease care throughout rural NSW as part of the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus. She is also a PhD candidate at Griffith University, investigating the role of nutrition in endometriosis management. Her clinical and research interests include metabolic and women's health, fertility, and bariatric nutrition. Sharnie is committed to advancing equitable access to evidence-based nutrition care and translating research findings into meaningful improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Martha Parsons
Alliance Program Plus (DAP+) (MediBus)
Ms Kathryn Huet
Diabetes Educator
Diabetes WA
Yarning for change: How DESY training Is empowering Aboriginal health practitioners to deliver culturally meaningful diabetes self-management support in flexible ways.
9:45 AM - 9:50 AMBiography
Kathryn Huet is an Aboriginal Diabetes Educator passionate about promoting and delivering diabetes self-management programs to community. Kathyrn is from Central Highlands in Queensland. Her mob are Ghungalu on her mother’s side and Baradha on her father’s side.
Dr Mehwish Nisar
Research Fellow
University of Queensland
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding diabetes-related hearing loss among providers and patients: a scoping review
9:50 AM - 9:55 AMBiography
Dr Mehwish Nisar is a medical doctor, researcher, and academic at the University of Queensland. Her work spans clinical practice and public health, focusing on the intersection of diabetes and audiology. She advocates for the early detection of hearing loss among people living with diabetes.
Dr Rebecca Pedruzzi
Research Fellow
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Improving care for children with Type 1 diabetes living in rural Australia using a hybrid workforce model of care
9:55 AM - 10:00 AMBiography
Rebecca Pedruzzi is an Implementation Scientist at the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre and Breakthrough T1D Global Centre of Research Excellence. Her work focuses on developing and implementing models of care and health promotion initiatives across diverse Australian settings, applying behavioural science to support the translation of evidence into practice.
Ms Yoke Ling Chan
President
Association of Diabetes Educators
Mindfulness in communication development for diabetes care
10:00 AM - 10:05 AMBiography
A founding member of the Association of Diabetes Educators (Singapore) since 1997, currently serving as Vice President (Special Project). She pioneered diabetes education services and established innovative nursing programmes. She received recognition through the Distinguished Alumni Award from La Trobe University and MOH Long Service Medal, ADES Diamond Award,
Mao Liangcui
Assistant Nurse Clinician (Diabetes Nurse Educator)
National University Hospital
Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Investigating age-related differences in diabetes distress among adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A cross-sectional study
10:05 AM - 10:10 AMBiography
I am a Diabetes Nurse Educator at the National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore. I am committed to empowering individuals living with diabetes through comprehensive patient centered education. My work focus on insulin therapy, blood glucose self-monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), healthy lifestyle habits, and building effective self-management skills.
I have a special interest in supporting young adults with diabetes, promoting positive behavioural changes and equipping them with the skills needed for lifelong self-management. My aim is to help patients achieve optimal glycaemic control while reducing the risk of acute and long-term complications.
I am passionate about inspiring people with diabetes to take ownership of their health, build confidence in managing their condition, and ultimately improve their quality of life.