Educational Videos for Patients

WSD staff specialists discuss: What’s the Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

We discuss the benefits to patients of using Continuous Glucose Monitoring over finger pricking.

WSD staff specialists discuss what contributes to developing type 2 diabetes.

Western Sydney Diabetes explains the main serious complications of Type 2 Diabetes, including the long term health conditions.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa provides tips on how patients can take control and manage their diabetes, potentially turning it around.

WSD Endocrinologist Prof Glen Maberly explains what Haemoglobin A1c is.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains what is low blood sugar – or hypoglycaemia – and the warning signs.

WSD Credentialed Diabetes Educator Sian Bramwell explains why it’s important to know your Blood Sugar Levels and how to keep them in range.

WSD Credentialed Diabetes Educator Sian Bramwell explains how to check your blood sugar levels.

Western Sydney Diabetes explains what a basic healthy diet is.

Dietitian Sonia Faruquie explains how to find good carbohydrates in your food if you have diabetes.

WSD Prevention Manager Janine Dawson talks about the impact weight loss can have on diabetes.

Dietitian Sonia Faruquie discusses how much you should eat in a day.

Prevention Manager Janine Dawson provides some tips and resources on getting active.

Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains how diabetes impacts your eyes and why you should get your eyes tested.

Learn how diabetes can impact your feet. Get a regular foot check.

Learn what a care plan is when you have diabetes.

Learn what checks you can do to stay healthy when you have diabetes.

What is the National Diabetes Service Scheme and how can it help?

Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains how diabetes impacts you when you’re not well.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains why you might need insulin.

Learn the how’s, when’s and why’s on giving insulin.

WSD CDE Sian Bramwell explains how to inject insulin.

We explain what ‘Lipo’ or Lipohypertrophy is and why it occurs.

CDE Sian Bramwell provides some tips on using your CGM.

CDE Sharon McClelland explains the impact of alcohol on diabetes.

Do you think you have diabetes distress? Hear some tips on how to handle it.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains the importance of knowing your blood sugar levels.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajni Jayaballa explains what DPP4 Inhibitors are.

Tips on how to watch what you’re eating when you go out.

WSD CDE Sian Bramwell discusses the fears around ‘hypos’.

Dietitian Amber Evans answers a few frequently asked questions.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains GLP1 Agonists.

WSD explains why people with diabetes are more likely to have heart problems.

WSD CDE Sharon McClelland explains how diabetes is detected.

WSD explains some healthy cooking and meal tips.

WSD CDE Sian Bramwell explains high blood sugar levels – or hyperglycaemia.

WSD CDE Sharon McClelland explains why you should manage your blood pressure.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains why people with diabetes have a higher risk of kidney disease.

Why are portion sizes important?

WSD Prof Glen Maberly explains Metformin.

WSD CDE Sian Bramwell explains the risk of diabetes and gum disease.

How does diabetes effect nerve damage in the feet?

WSD Endocriniologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains SGLT2 medicines.

CDE Sian Bramwell explains the dangers of smoking on diabetes.

WSD Endocrinologist Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains why steroids make sit harder to manage diabetes.

Prof Glen Maberly explains the different types of SUs.

Dietitian Amber Evans explains benefits of diet and sweetened drinks.

Dietitian Amber Evans offers some tips on handling snacks.

CDE Sharon McClelland lists travel essentials.

CDE Sharon McClelland lists essentials for a stay in hospital.

Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy explained.

Dr Ahmed Hussein gives some tips for diabetes management during Ramadan.

Dr Katharine Gupta gives some helpful tips on living with dementia and diabetes.

Endocrinologist Dr Ramy Bishay answers some questions around bariatric surgery.

Dr Katharine Gupta explains why some people can go into diabetes remission.

WSD CDE Sian Bramwell gives tips to help sleeping well.

Dietitian Amber Evans tells you what to look for on labels.

Dr Abdullah Sukar explains why physical activity can help.

Dr Ahmed Hussein explains how diabetes impacts men’s sexual health.

Why you are more likely to have a stroke if you have diabetes.

CDE Sian Bramwell explains the dangers of Hypo Unawareness.

The dangers of driving with diabetes explained by CDE Sharon McClelland.

Why you are more likely to have trouble with your liver.

Why you can have diabetes and a healthy pregnancy.

Tips on helping you cope with the news you have diabetes.

WSD explains why you should have regular cholesterol checks.

Why pharmacists are important members of your health care team.

CDE Sian Bramwell explains how diabetes affects your hearing.

Dr Abdullah Sarker explains the importance of taking your medicines.

Dr Ahmed Hussein explains why stress impacts your diabetes.

Signs you might have depression.

Dr Ramy Bishay gives some examples of fasting.

Learn more about the Healthy Living Options booklets from Aruni Ratnayake.

Learn more about us.

How does telehealth work with WSD?

What is VLCD?

Signs you may have anxiety around your diabetes.

Help manage your BSL with easy exercises.

Doing simple exercises using weights can help manage your diabetes.

How do you manage your diabetes if you get COVID-19.

Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains the risks of GDM.

Why you should reach out for support if you’re struggling with your diabetes.

Learn which physical activity can you help you best thanks to an exercise physiologist.

CDE Sian Bramwell provides Information on the medicine Byetta.

CDE Sharon McClelland explains the medicine Ozempic.

CDE Sian Bramwell explains the medicine Trulicity.

The pros and cons of fruit on diabetes.

CDE Sian Bramwell explains.

Why you should dispose of sharps carefully.

Why you should store insulin safely.

Pros and cons of the Keto diet.

We explain the 3 different types of insulin.

Having a mental illness can make it hard to manage your diabetes.

Benefits of using telehealth to manage your diabetes care with WSD.

A guide for GPs using telehealth with WSD.

Some ideas to help you still exercise.

CDE Sharon McClelland explains how to use a Glycogen hypokit in emergency situations.

Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains Continuous Glucose Monitoring.

WSD explains pre-diabetes.

What shoes are suitable to protect your feet if you have diabetes.

How to find information in your language.

Tips on what to think about if you’re having surgery.

Dietitian Ali Meroni discusses diet with GDM

Tips from WSD Dietitian Victoria Silvestro on how to read food labels.

Dietitian Victoria Silvestro gives some handy tips on how to eat well on a budget.

Learn more about GI

Tips for the Indian community from WSD Dietitian about carbs.

What carbs should you be eating?

Tips from Dr Rajini Jayaballa explains how CGM can help manage your diabetes.

Nurse Helen Dick explains how to use a non-disposable pen.

CDE Sian Bramwell provides some suggestions.

Why is a food diary important?

Dietitian Victoria Silvestro explains the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) – Stage 1 program.

Dietitian Victoria Silvestro explains the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) – Stage 2 program.

How do Rapid Acting Insulins work?

What does Ryzodeg do?

Explained by Dietitian Ali Meroni.

Learn how this will help you count your carbs.