InRange Diabetes

06/07/2025

04/07/2025

📣 CGM is now more affordable than ever!
If you’ve never used a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)—or you’ve tried one in the past and it didn’t work for you or it went terribly (with pain or inaccurate bg levels or anything really)—this is your sign to try again. Technology has improved a lot, and thanks to the Australian NDSS subsidy for people with Type 1 Diabetes, CGM is now much more accessible, costing only $30 a month. Free if you have a health care card as well.

💡 If you're pregnant with diabetes, there’s a separate pregnancy subsidy available too! This makes CGM free for the time where you are planning pregnancy and the length of your pregnancy.

✅ You don’t need private health insurance
✅ You can afford to try again
✅ You deserve up-to-date diabetes tools

💬 Book a free Discovery Call with me at https://bit.ly/InRangeT1D — I’ll help you pick your CGM, get you registered, and get you on a that CGM.

Don't wait. This can change your life. Let me help. 💙

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Save time, book your appointment online! In clinic and telehealth options available. Canberra, regional NSW and Western Downs QLD.

02/07/2025

There is a good chance you will both laugh and cry when reading this book, but you will also walk away uplifted and with some tools in your pocket to help you when your days living with Type 1 diabetes are especially tough.Thanks Phil. LOVE the book.

01/07/2025

📍TROY'S STORY — PARKES, NSW
Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just before COVID hit in 2020, Troy has faced this condition with little support and a lot of barriers.

When I met him in September 2024, he hadn’t had pathology in 6–12 months. He didn’t know his HbA1c and wasn’t wearing a CGM after a terrible experience — his first CGM left him in pain with numbness down one side. When it was removed, a full needle came out. Understandably, he was scared to try again.

Troy is the full-time carer for his grandmother and lives on a Concession Card. Like many Australians, he doesn’t have private health insurance and cannot afford an insulin pump — a piece of equipment that should be standard, not a privilege.

In oct 2024 his hba1c was 12.4%. His kidney function was starting to show signs of strain. Despite all this, Troy showed up. He wanted to do better.

In March 2025, we got him started on the Dexcom G7 — and his HbA1c had dropped to 9.9%. Better… but still not enough to prevent long-term complications.

Last week we got him on the Medtronic 780G insulin pump — even without private insurance. These pumps can save lives, reduce complications, and ease the mental load of diabetes… so why should people like Troy have to go without?

His time InRange when we started the pump was 38% — a significantly improved hba1c of 7.7! 👏 an excellent change from a year ago which he managed on injections. Of course it is possible but it takes a lot of effort, concentration and flexibility. After just one week on the 780G, his time InRange is 76% with nil increased low symptoms..

Troy hasn’t had formal carb counting education. But we've developed a system in collaboration with his specific insulin pump settings — estimating 10g, 20g, or 40g based on how a plate looks. And it’s working. He’s doing less, feeling better, and finally has hope. It can be as simple as knowing that a sandwich is 30g and comparing the rest of your plates to that, if it needs to be!

To top it all off, today he was approved for his taxi licence. 🧡
This is the power of access, of support, of someone in your corner.

Let’s be clear: diabetes care should not be dictated by what’s in your bank account.
We must do better for people like Troy.

📍If you or someone you know is living with T1D and feeling unsupported — reach out. There are options. And you’re not alone! Diabetes Australia Medtronic Diabetes - Aus Kerin Health

01/07/2025

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26/06/2025

📍Young, NSW – what a week!

Two full days at Boorowa Street Practice this week – thank you to the incredible GPs for the referrals and to every single person who showed up, rain or shine. Day 1 was gloomy, but the sun came out on Day 2 🌦☀

I’m so pleased to now be supporting people with type 1 (and type 2 occasionally) diabetes in Young. This week: ➡️ 6 new clients
➡️ 7 return clients
➡️ A couple of telehealth check-ins too

💬 These are people who haven’t always had the best chance with their diabetes care. They’ve been judged, dismissed, or told the same advice over and over again – advice that hasn’t helped. But they haven’t given up – and I won’t either.

Here are just a few stories:
🔹 One man tried the insulin pump for 6 months. It didn’t suit his lifestyle, and he gained weight despite no big changes to his bg levels or food choices. We’ve transitioned him to U200 and are now optimising his oral meds and insulin to get him more stability on injections. It doesn't have to be the right thing for everyone.

🔹 Another person with type 2 diabetes switched from Novomix to Ryzodeg, 3 months ago and now has far fewer readings above 12. They’re seeing numbers between 7–12 consistently! 🙌

🔹This week I saw several clients who’ve had type 1 diabetes for years but haven’t had consistent or helpful support. Many felt judged, were told they weren’t trying hard enough, or were given the same advice over and over – so they stopped seeking help.

They’ve faced challenges, don’t have private health insurance, and rely on healthcare or pension cards – but they want to do better. And now, they’ve found their way to me.

The best part? I get to tell them that there are ways to access an insulin pump without private cover. Seeing their relief feels like being the diabetes Santa 🎅🏼

If you’re ready to make a change, even if that is on injections and embracing CGM, or making a change to your insulin, reach out – there are more options than you think.

24/06/2025

🌾 What a busy and beautiful day in Parkes, NSW!
A 4-hour trip from home—but absolutely worth it to support people living with type 1 diabetes in regional areas 💙

✨ First up: I started a young man on his insulin pump today.
I've been working with him for over 2 years. Just 3 months ago we got him onto CGM after a rough first experience years earlier. Despite being around 40% InRange, he felt “fine”—but was always keen to take the next step with a pump. More on his story soon!

✨ Next: I reviewed a lovely lady with type 2 diabetes who I’ve supported for the past year.
She came to me with some unhelpful food and lifestyle habits. Together we worked through CGM (Dexcom ONE+), adjusted her metformin gradually from 500mg to 1500mg, and set realistic targets for her HbA1c and BG levels. She now uses CGM occasionally for accountability and is averaging 90% InRange!
She’s come so far—I'm proud to say she can now return to her GP for ongoing care, with the door always open to come back if needed.
🌱 Also big thanks to .health for your nutrition guidance.

✨ Telehealth: I fit in a couple of urgent consults for people stuck in public system red tape, trying to get on insulin pumps. When you're juggling work, kids, and life—there just isn’t time for multiple half-day appointments with different team members. I get it, and I’m here to help cut through the noise.

✨ And finally: Two incredible young women I met today.
Both are deeply burnt out. One has never been offered a pump. The other is on a bridging-the-gap pump with settings that have never been properly optimised. Both have had little to no local follow-up.
I'm so thankful you reached out and that you saw I was coming to town—your strength is inspiring, and I’m honoured to be part of your diabetes journey.

💬 If you're in Parkes or nearby and living with type 1 diabetes, you're not alone. Help and support are available—and you deserve it.

21/06/2025

📍Young, NSW – Thursday 26th June | InRange Diabetes Clinic

Do you live with type 1 diabetes and feel like you’re stuck, unsupported, or unsure where to go next?

I’ll be in Young this Thursday 26th June, offering private consultations for people with type 1 diabetes. I have some availability remaining, and I’d love to meet you.

This is especially for you if:

You’re not using a CGM yet

You’re on injections and curious about pump therapy

Your HbA1c is above target

You’re feeling burnt out or alone in your diabetes

You think insulin pumps aren’t for you because you don’t have private health insurance or it all feels too hard

Come and have a chat. I can help you explore realistic, accessible options, even if you don’t have private cover. This is a safe space to ask questions and get practical advice.

👉 Consults are $60 out-of-pocket, with options for a reduced fee if you’re experiencing financial difficulty.

📧 Book online now at https://www.halaxy.com/profile/isabel-reeves/location/1261511 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Let’s find a way forward—together.

—
Isabel
T1D Nurse Practitioner
InRange Diabetes

04/06/2025

⭐️𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗸𝗲⭐️

Get the emotional support and understanding you need to help navigate parenting kids with Type 1 Diabetes.

Session Led By: Angie Manzke | Diabetes Counsellor

Session Dates:
👉🏻12th of June 12pm AEST
👉🏻24th of July 12pm AEST
👉🏻4th of Sept 12pm AEST
👉🏻16th of Oct 12pm AEST

Register Here:
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