Diabetes in the spotlight

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health dietitian Jess de Voogd was the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Bairnsdale and District Diabetes Support Group, delivering an educational presentation on managing blood glucose through strategic dietary choices.<p><p>Ms de Voogd opened her talk by outlining her professional scope at Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, where she works across diverse clinical areas. Her practice encompasses appetite and weight management, pediatric feeding and growth, gut health, and senior wellness, alongside chronic disease management for diabetes and cardiovascular health.<p><p>Having undertaken specialised postgraduate training in pediatrics and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — including the low-FODMAP dietary approach — Ms de Voogd noted that her services are widely accessible. She accepts client referrals from general practitioners, NDIS participants, and those on Home Care Packages, as well as direct self-referrals from the community.