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

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.

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. 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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.

Fei Li is Chief Nurse of the Endocrine and Metabolic Nursing Platform at the First Hospital of Jilin University and Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, Jilin University. Her research focuses on diabetes nursing, patient education, and nursing management, with extensive experience in clinical research and academic publications.

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.

Brendon is a Māori pharmacist and doctoral candidate at University of Auckland researching Indigenous models of diabetes care and pharmacist-facilitated medicine reviews. He is a member of the National Diabetes Network working across clinical practice, research, and governance to advance culturally grounded, equitable diabetes services for Māori and Indigenous communities.

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 Rachael Taylor is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Mid-career Researcher at The University of Newcastle. Under the guidance of L/Prof Clare Collins and Prof Alexis Hure, her research focuses on enhancing Medical Nutrition Therapy in the Diabetes Alliance Program Plus delivered in the Hunter New England Local Health District.

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 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.

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.

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,

Zhang Xiaoyu, Surgical Nurse, has been engaged in clinical nursing for 12 years. She consistently upholds compassion, patience, and a strong sense of responsibility,continuously refining her professional skills and dedicating herself to safeguarding patient health, striving to be a trusted warm guardian for those in her care.

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.

Abby Partridge is a Research Assistant with the Mental Health Innovation Team. She works on a range of projects aiming to support and improve the well-being of individuals across the lifespan through e-health interventions. Before this, Abby worked in direct practice as a therapist with adolescents.