Mrs Bronwyn Newman Diabetes Educator

Welcome to SHG Diabetes Education: Mrs. Bronwyn Newman, RN Credentialled Diabetes Educator. I am a registered nurse with a diverse background across multiple healthcare areas, including perioperative nursing, paramedicine, and general practice. I am passionate about providing comprehensive and compassionate care, particularly for individuals managing diabetes at various stages of life. My interests include childhood and adolescent diabetes care, glycaemic support, management and education for preconception, pregnancy and gestational diabetes, as well as pre- and post-operative diabetes care. I am committed to supporting patients and their families with tailored guidance and care that meets their unique needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes and improved quality of life.    What I Provided as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator: I provide NDSS registration & updates, BGL machines/ CGM (Dexcom/ Libre) access and education, Insulin start/ SGLp1 start education, Omnipod pump education (check back for pump start mid/ late 2026).  Personalised Diabetes Education Plans: I have developed a tailored diabetes education plan specifically designed for individuals newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1), Type 2 Diabetes (T2), and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The plan aims to support a person-centred care approach, empowering you to engage with your health and goals. I focus on self-care behaviour change, this assists you with stratergies to understand Diabetes & the best care option/s for managing living with Diabetes day-to-day. Patient Focus: Tailored care for children, teenagers, adults, older adults, as well as glycaemic management support for preconception, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes management. Providing accessible and flexible diabetes education and support in collaboration with your General Practitioner, Endocrinologist or Specialist.