Susan Lopez is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), Diabetes Educator, and Dietitian. She works in Hammondville, in Sydney’s south west area, at 192 Healthcote Road, Hammondville NSW 2170.
Diabetes can be a lot to juggle. Food, sleep, activity, stress, and meds can all play a part, and it can feel like there is always something to think about. Susan helps people bring it back to something more doable. Her focus is on practical diabetes care, with nutrition support that fits into real life, not just a perfect plan on paper.
In many cases, she supports people who are learning how to manage their blood glucose day to day. This can include education around blood sugar monitoring, what the numbers can mean, and how to make small changes without turning life upside down. She also looks at meal planning for diabetes, including simple ways to balance meals so they are steady and satisfying.
Nutrition advice is not one-size-fits-all, and Susan keeps that in mind. At times, people come in feeling worried or unsure about what they can and can’t eat. Others want help after a recent diagnosis, after a medication change, or when their routine has shifted. Susan works through questions calmly, helps you understand the “why” in everyday language, and then turns it into clear next steps.
Exercise matters for diabetes control, and Susan gives guidance that is realistic. That might mean talking through what type of movement is easiest to start with, and how to match activity to your goals and your energy levels. Even small changes can help, and she helps people build confidence with changes they can actually stick with.
People often want support that is straight-forward and not judgmental. Susan’s approach is grounded and supportive, with an emphasis on understanding your own situation. Over time, education can make a big difference—less guessing, more clarity, and a plan that feels manageable.
If you’re looking for nutrition counselling for diabetes management, blood sugar monitoring education, meal planning guidance, or exercise recommendations for diabetes control, Susan Lopez is ready to help at her Hammondville practice.