Diabetes Education and Dietetics
At the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, we offer both diabetes education and dietetic services - in person and via telehealth.
Amy Rush
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Clinical Programs Director
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Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Face-to-face appointments in Perth
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Telehealth consultations available across Australia
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Amy specialises in type 1 diabetes, providing both diabetes education and dietetic support to help you confidently manage insulin, food, and everyday life, so you can live well with type 1, not against it.
Her interest in type 1 diabetes began when her brother was diagnosed at a young age. Since then, Amy has dedicated her career to supporting people with type 1 of all ages to better understand their blood glucose patterns and feel more confident making day-to-day management decisions. She has become a highly regarded and award-winning clinician in the field.
Amy’s clinic is a judgement-free space where your goals, lifestyle, and priorities guide the conversation. Her aim is to help you feel informed, capable, and in control of your diabetes management.
Amy commonly helps people with:
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Adjusting insulin around food, exercise, illness, travel, and changing routines
• Starting or optimising insulin pumps and CGM systems
• Interpreting CGM data to improve Time in Range and reduce glucose variability
• Navigating low-carbohydrate or personalised nutrition approaches with insulin therapy
• Managing the impact of protein, fat, and glycaemic index
• Optimising nutrition and glucose management for sport, exercise, and high performance
• Managing more complex cases alongside co-morbidities
• Meal planning and realistic strategies for busy lifestyles
Beck Newton
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Credentialled Diabetes Educator
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Accredited Practising Dietitian
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Registered Nurse
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Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician
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Beck is Credentialled Diabetes Educator. She is qualified as both an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Registered Nurse. She has over 30 years’ experience as a health professional and has post-graduate qualifications in mental health and health coaching and is a Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician – a unique combination.
This diverse background, scope of training and experience enables her to provide a broad range of support for people aged 16+ impacted by type 1 diabetes.
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Beck is known for her warmth and understanding. In her friendly, approachable way, she ensures that you feel empowered and confident in developing a plan that aligns with your goals, priorities, experience, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
Utilising Beck’s capabilities, you can cover both insulin adjustment and nutrition advice within the one consultation! See Beck for:
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Insulin adjustment strategies
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Tech education, starts and upgrades – pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM)
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Data analysis and interpretation – make the most of your CGM and/or pump reports and refine your insulin dosing or pump settings
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Everything nutrition – carb counting, finding blood glucose friendly foods for whichever eating approach you use, support for lower carb eating, insulin dosing suggestions for different types of foods.
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Managing worries or anxiety about food, insulin and body image to enhance your sense of general wellbeing and develop a healthy relationship with food and your body.