Who we are
Previously known as diabetes’n’stuff, D for Diabetes is a team of credentialled diabetes educators who are passionate about patient care and teaching our patients how to manage their diabetes. Our team has extensive experience in diabetes management, with our credentialled diabetes educators having worked at Perth Children’s Hospital and a number of other centres including primary health.
We understand that whilst we know diabetes, you know your diabetes best. Our goal is to make diabetes management less stressful for you.
Being centrally located in West Leederville, just a short distance from Perth CBD, and the Leederville and West Leederville train stations, we are easy to access and our highly qualified staff can help you with any type of diabetes.
We have a holistic approach to our patient care and we support you to take control of your diabetes. We also offers ongoing support for your diabetes management. We believe you should control your diabetes and not let diabetes control you, and we will teach you how to take control.
Who we treat:
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational Diabetes (with qualified midwife and Credentialed Diabetes Educator)
LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)
MODY (Mature Onset Diabetes of the Young)
Our care model includes using the latest technology, including:
Insulin pumps
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Flash Glucose Monitoring (Abbott Libre Freestyle)
Bolus Calculators
Downloading of data directly from glucose meters, pumps, flash glucose meters and bolus calculators to access information without the need to use a diary.
Living with Type 2 Diabetes can raise a lot of questions about diet and exercise, and of course blood glucose monitoring. Here at D for Diabetes we can help, just have a look here.
Being newly diagnosed with any type of diabetes can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Speak to our specialist staff today and get the help you need to manage your diabetes.
Meet the team
Daina Smith
The 2022 CDE of the year in WA
With a background in diabetes education at Perth Children's Hospital (formerly Princess Margaret Hospital for Children) I have extensive experience working with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes including those that are newly diagnosed and also those receiving ongoing management and care.
I have a keen interest in diabetes technology and am well practiced with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, flash glucose monitoring and bolus calculators.
I am truly interested in the health and well-being of my clients and want to work with you to achieve your goals.
I will provide support wherever you're at in your journey and will help you improve your health and quality of life by focusing on a range of different areas.
I look forward to meeting you.