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Barwon Endocrinology

Locality: Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5271 8833

Address: 1 Epworth Pl 3216 Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.barwonendocrinology.com.au

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21.01.2022 TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS DURING THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC Whilst not ideal, Telehealth allows treating specialists to consult with patients who may be isolated by distance or other circumstance. It provides a solution to the current climate of the Coronavirus Pandemic. The government has made it possible for practices to maintain rebateable consultations through these arrangements.... Telehealth appointments with our physicians will be privately billed at a reduced fee. For more information, please click on the link below. This will direct you to our website where you will find more information regarding your Telehealth appointment and our Fee Schedule current as at 20 April 2020. https://www.barwonendocrinology.com.au/telehealth-appointme Please note, as at 1 November 2020 face to face consultations are available subject to strict COVID-19 safety protocols. For any further information please call our friendly team on 5271 8833 during business hours.

20.01.2022 DISCOVER THE NEW DEXCOM G6 AND TSLIM X2 WITH BASAL-IQ TECHNOLOGY AMSL Diabetes will be presenting on the Basal-IQ technology update for the t:slim X2 insulin pump! The new Basal-IQ feature helps reduce the frequency and duration of low-glucose events by predicting glucose levels 30 minutes ahead and suspending insulin if they are expected to fall into the low range.... Basal-IQ technology will sync Dexcom G6 CGM with the T Slim insulin pump, providing more convenience and support. At this event our local AMSL representative will also be presenting on the new Dexcom G6 - the latest generation in Dexcom CGM technology: The new Dexcom G6 features: ZERO fingerpricks for treatment decisions and calibration* CGM system with a slimmer design and longer life sensor More customisable alarms and alerts schedules and the new 'Urgent Low Soon' No paracetamol interference Share real-time data with up to 5 followers This event is being held online via Zoom. All sessions are the same and patient focused: Session 1: 6.00pm, Tuesday 8th September, 2020 Session 2: 7.00pm, Thursday 10th September, 2020 Session 3: 2.00pm, Saturday 12th September, 2020 To register, please click on the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/amsl-diabetes-dexcom-g6-tsl

18.01.2022 DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Dr Anna Anderson MBChB, MRCP, PhD Associate Endocrinologist... Barwon Endocrinology November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This year more than ever we become aware of the mental impact of Diabetes. Fear of hypoglycaemia is a common source of anxiety particularly in individuals with Type 1 diabetes and can prevent the achievement of optimal glycaemic control and improved health. It was once described to me that having diabetes is like driving blind; the only time you see where you are going and take the imaginary blindfold off is when you check your blood glucose levels. Technology has started to make this ‘unblinding’ easier to do and the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems (CGMS) can even allow a light to shine on the road in front. Speak to one of the team if you want more information on currently available meters, sensors and CGMS.

16.01.2022 DIABETES DISTRESS Everyone is pretty stressed about the Covid-19 pandemic - and this can be doubly stressful if you have diabetes. By following the links below, you will find some resources from the wonderful Diabetes UK website. They provide some hints and tips about how to manage your diabetes distress and most importantly how to be kind to yourself.... https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-dia//diabetes-burnout https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions

11.01.2022 MINT SLICE SNACK BALLS Dr Shannon McCarthy - Endocrinology MBBS, FRACP... I have been trying to reduce my reliance on snack bars - muesli bars and nuts bars. They are convenient but I do worry that they can be highly processed. So I finally [after 19 years living out of home] purchased a proper food processor and started experimenting with snack ball recipes. I have been buying organic ingredients if I can. Here is my current favourite: MINT SLICE SNACK BALLS Makes around 20 INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw almonds 50g raw walnuts 1/3 cup cacao powder 6 Medjool dates 2 teaspoons peppermint essence 1/3 jar Nuttvia 3 tbsp [approx] Capilano low GI honey 1. Pulse the nuts in the food processor until you are happy with the consistency - they don't have to be dust! 2. Add the cacao powder and pulse 3. Add the dates [removing pips if necessary] and peppermint essence and pulse 4. Add the Nuttvia - the 1/3 of the jar is approximate - pulse until you are happy with the consistency. 5. Add honey gradually while pulsing - it will be too crumbly to roll into balls without it - when the mixture starts to clump, take a small handful and roll into a ball, I make them around the size of a golf ball. 6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge Nutrition information per ball: 128 calories, 12g carbohydrate, 2.4g protein, 7.6g fat, 0.9g saturated fat, 1.65g fibre You can experiment with different nuts, with peanut butter instead of Nuttvia, add chia seeds, rolled oats or coconut, leave out the dates to reduce the carbohydrate, add some All Bran to increase the fibre ... the possibilities are endless! Enjoy! Shannon

11.01.2022 FOOTWEAR FITTING GUIDE This guide is endorsed by our podiatrists, Ms Karmen Krasic and Ms Kathleen O'Brien. If you would like more information or to make an appointment for a podiatry review, please call our friendly team at Barwon Endocrinology on 5271 8833 during business hours. Poorly fitting footwear has the potential to cause short and long-term problems including blisters, corns, hammertoes, bunions, heel spurs and stress fractures. Here are a couple of tips to help y...ou find the right shoe or to assess your current footwear is appropriate. 1. Try your shoes on towards the end of the day when your feet are a little wider/swollen. 2. Length: there should be the width of one finer from the end of your longest toe (which is not always your big toe) to the end of your shoe when STANDING. With this in mind, do not rely on sizing as a guide as there is great variance between brands. 3. Width: the widest part of your foot (across the ball of your foot) should fit into the widest part of the shoe. Stand barefoot next to the shoe; the shape of the shoe should roughly resemble the shape of your foot. 4. Depth: there should be enough room over and around your toes that you can wriggle all your toes when standing in your shoes. If you have hammertoes or overlapping ties, this is particularly important. 5. Fastening: having adjustable fastening such as Velcro, laces, buckles or straps, will ensure that the shoe is holding onto your foot and not the other way around. 6. Shoes should be comfortable as soon as they are purchased and should not require breaking in, which would indicate that the shoe is not fitting well. 7. Sole: firm rubber soles that only bend at the widest part of the shoe, which corresponds to the ball of your foot. Your foot does not bend in the middle and neither should your shoe. 8. Heel Height: a standard 12mm heel may relieve pressure off your heels and calf muscle. Thus, heels that are equally as high as the front of the shoe may cause problems in these areas. If you are required to wear heels, opt for wider heels or wedge soles and attempt to avoid the excessive height. Ensuring you have fastening close to the ankle will also assist with stability. 9. Material, breathable uppers will help prevent skin conditions such as tinea and will make wearing your shoes all day more pleasant. 10 Activity: there may be specific footwear that will need to consider for your activity such as running, basketball or cycling. Your Podiatrists and reputable footwear retailers can provide advice on fitting and assist with any footwear related concerns you may have.

08.01.2022 CHICKEN ON SWEET CORN PUREE A quick and colourful meal for the whole family to enjoy. Serve with a large portion of steamed veggies for a complete meal. . Gluten Free... . Lactose Free . Low Carb . Low Fat . Serves 4 Nutritional Information Per Serving Energy: 1567 KJ Total fat: 7.3g Saturated fat: 1.2g Carbohydrates: 27g DietaryFiber: 14.2g Sodium: 74mg To Prep: 5 minutes To Cook: 15 minutes Ingredients 600g chicken breast fillets 4 large corn cobs 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 250g cherry tomatoes Method Remove the kernels from the corn by carefully cutting downwards. Steam the corn kernels and purée with a little of the water from the steamer. Season to taste. Cut the chicken breasts in half. In a non-stick frying pan, add 2 tablespoons of water and cook the chicken over moderate/high heat for 4 to 5 minutes each side, or until cooked through. In the last minute, add the coriander seeds and cracked pepper, turning to completely coat the chicken. Set aside to rest. Add the tomatoes and sauté until just softened. Serve the chicken on the sweet corn puree and top with sautéed tomatoes. Credits www.4ingredients.com.au www.diabetesaustralia.com.au NB Chicken is a good source of protein which is important for cell repair and production. Be sure to always choose chicken without the skin, trim all visible fat before cooking and cook using low fat cooking methods such as the one mentioned in this recipe.

08.01.2022 CURRY DUSTED CHICKEN WITH MANGO DRESSING We know you will love this easy and quick way of preparing chicken. And it's delicious! Heart Friendly... High Fibre Iron Rich Serves 2 Ingredients 2 chicken breast fillets 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/3 cup couscous 1/2 fresh mango 1/2 tablespoon ginger 1/4 cup natural yoghurt 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts 40g fresh coriander Method Slice chicken horizontally into 5-6 pieces. Lightly dust each chicken piece with a little curry powder. Spray non-stick frying pan with oil and heat. Pan-fry chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side. Prepare couscous by following packet instructions. Combine mashed mango, yoghurt and finely grated ginger. Serve cooked chicken on a bed of cooked couscous. Spoon over mango dressing. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with coriander leaves. Dietitians Note Add steamed vegetables of your choosing for a complete meal. With thanks to Diabetes Australia for the recipe

03.01.2022 HEALTHY HUMMUS A quick healthy snack option when served with cut of vegetable sticks. This can also be spread on wholegrain salad sandwiches or wholegrain crackers. Gluten Free... Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Nutritional Information Per Serving Energy: 958.8 KJ Total fat: 6.85g Saturated fat: 0.8g Carbohydrates: 31.2g DietaryFiber: 9.7g Sodium: 17.5mg To Prep: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini Method In a bowl, soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas in 3 cups of water overnight. Drain, and reserve liquid. In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, and tahini. Blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved liquid, until desired consistency is achieved. Serve in individual shot glasses with a selection of fresh veggie sticks. With thanks to Diabetes Australia. For more healthy and delicious recipes, click on the link below: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/recipes#