Nurturing your health. Supporting your life.
Hello,
Hi, I’m Adele, an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 18 years of clinical experience, including 16 years at Diabetes Victoria.
I work primarily with adults with diabetes, with a strong focus on type 1 diabetes, diabetes technology, and eating-related concerns. As an accredited OzDAFNE facilitator and trainer, I have extensive experience supporting people to navigate advanced carbohydrate counting and the practical realities of day-to-day diabetes management.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to the individual. I aim to provide nutrition that support both physical and emotional wellbeing.
What can I help with
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Type 1 & 2 Diabetes & diabetes technology
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GLP-1 medication nutrition support
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Disordered eating support
I have a strong interest in supporting people on their GLP-1 medication journey, including building a more positive and sustainable relationship with food. This includes pre-medication support to build helpful and sustainable nutrition patterns, practical guidance while on treatment to support energy levels, muscle and bone health, and adequate food intake, as well as structured support when transitioning off medication to help maintain progress.
How do I help
Type 1 Diabetes & diabetes technology support
With over 18 years of clinical experience, including 16 years at Diabetes Victoria, I support people to confidently manage Type 1 Diabetes in everyday life.
This includes:
✔ Advanced carbohydrate counting
✔ Nutrition strategies to support insulin dosing decisions
✔ Help interpreting CGM data in relation to food intake
✔ Managing eating-related challenges alongside diabetes
GLP-1 medication support
I support people at all stages of their GLP-1 journey, including:
✔ Pre-medication nutrition preparation
✔ Supporting adequate intake during treatment
✔ Strategies for energy, muscle and bone health
✔ Navigating appetite changes and other side-effects
✔ Transitioning off medication
✔ Building a more positive and sustainable relationship with food
This support is designed to help you feel informed, nourished, and confident throughout the process.
Type 2 Diabetes support
I also support people living with Type 2 Diabetes, with a focus on practical nutrition strategies that fit into everyday life.
This may include:
✔ Blood glucose management through food choices and meal structure
✔ Nutrition support alongside diabetes medications, including GLP-1 therapies
✔ Building sustainable eating patterns that are realistic long term
✔ Reducing confusion around food, portion sizes, and dietary advice
My approach focuses on simple, evidence-based strategies that support both health outcomes and quality of life, without restrictive or overly rigid diet approaches.
Complex relationships with food
I also support people experiencing complex relationships with food, including disordered eating patterns.
My focus is on supporting a more balanced and less stressful relationship with food, particularly where eating patterns have become rigid, distressing, or difficult to manage.
Book an Appointment
For appointments at Lara Medical Centre
Every Wednesday
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Lara Medical Centre,
1 Patullos Rd, LARA 3212
Call (03) 5282 1926
For appointments at GMHBA Belmont Hub
Every Friday
9:00AM -4:00 PM
GMHBA Hub Belmont
157B High St, BELMONT 3216
Call (03) 5297 3725
Medicare & Private Health rebates available
Medicare rebates available (we accept Chronic Condition Management Plans & Eating Disorder Management Plans). Check with your GP about eligibility.
Private Health insurance extras accepted. Check with your insurance company to see if your Extras cover includes dietetics.
Get in touch
Use the form below to ask a question or enquire about an appointment