The BEST Diabetes Education & Information Services in Riverside NSW

At JK Healthcare, we want to help you with your Diabetes. We provide Diabetes and dietary advice, leading to clear and realistic education. Whether you are interested in a new diet, technology to help with Diabetes or are investigating Weight Loss Surgery, we will design a plan to suit your individual needs. Our interests are varied including Diabetes, Heart Health, Gastrointestinal problems, Liver Disease, Weight Management, Weight Loss Surgery and general nutrition for all ages. Here we have one Diabetes Educator and three Dietitians. Jodie Kennett graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) and later completed studies in Diabetes Education. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator. You can see either of us at the Port Macquarie Private Hospital, at home or at one of our office in Port Macquarie. We also provide services to businesses. We are happy to review Nursing Home menus, childcare centre menus or assist with your staff health program. We are also available to speak at your seminar or provide advice to your group on the topic of nutrition. We work throughout the Hastings area. New For 2022! Insulin pump clinics for people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes commence regularly throughout the year. These will be the only insulin pump clinics between Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. You can also ask JK Healthcare about technology such as apps to help you carbohydrate count, the most accurate blood glucose meters and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to assist with keeping you in range and prevent complications such as hypos or running too high. If you would like more information, to make an appointment or to get a FREE newsletter, please contact us on 65837717 or email admin@jkhealthcare.com.au We can also be found on Facebook and Instagram with tips and recipes.

Whether you have an ingrown toenail or chronic foot and heel pain, Sandy Gugenberger is your trusted Podiatrist in the Port Macquarie region. Established in 2000 and with more than 25 years industry experience, you can rest assured that all your foot care needs will be tended to in a thorough yet caring manner. As an endorsed podiatrist for scheduled medicines, Sandy Gugenberger covers all aspects of foot health including diabetes education. If your foot health care plan includes the need for orthotics, we offer both standard and custom made ICB Orthotics as well as Formthotics. If you suffer shin splints, flat feet, collapsed arches or any type of sports related lower limb injury, Sandy Gugenberger can identify and assess your problem with the use of a lower limb doppler ultrasound. This allows for a more accurate diagnosis and specified treatment options to help get you back on your feet faster. For the treatment of corns, calluses, bunions, planter fasciitis, fungal nails, heel spurs, gait issues and more, contact Port Macqauire's Sandy Gugenberger and book your podiatry consultation today. Sandy Gugenberger Podiatry is proudly a QIP Accredited Practice and we pride ourselves on our continued commitment to excellence in patient care and treatments. We are consistently improving and up-skilling our knowledge and are committed to providing you with evidence-based treatments.