Susan Quirk is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Diabetes Educator based in Wantirna South, Victoria. You’ll find her clinic at 1309 High Street Rd, Wantirna South VIC 3152.
Diabetes can affect your day-to-day life in lots of small ways. At times it’s about energy, food choices, and how your body reacts after meals. Other times it’s about understanding blood sugar numbers, feeling confident with medication, and knowing how to plan activity in a way that’s safe and doable. Susan works with people who want clearer answers and practical support, whether diabetes is new to them or has been part of life for a while.
Susan’s role is to help people manage blood glucose in a steady, realistic way. That often starts with blood sugar testing, so you can see patterns and understand what’s happening. She helps explain what the results can mean and how testing fits into your routine.
Nutrition counselling is another big part of the work. Food doesn’t need to be perfect, and it doesn’t need to be complicated. Susan focuses on everyday meals, portion sense, and simple changes that can make a difference over time. She also helps you think about how meals, snacks, and drink choices link to blood sugar levels.
Medication management support is also part of her care. Many people feel unsure about dose timing, side effects, or what to do when things don’t go to plan. Susan helps patients make sense of their medication routine and supports safer day-to-day use, in line with their doctor’s plan.
Exercise planning rounds it out. Being active can help with blood sugar control, but it can be hard to know where to start. Susan helps with practical planning, including what to consider before, during, and after activity, and how to build movement into your week without making it feel like a chore.
Overall, Susan’s approach is calm and grounded. She looks at the whole picture, because diabetes care isn’t just one thing. It’s testing, food, medication, and movement, all working together. People usually come in wanting less stress and more clarity, and that’s the vibe she keeps in the room.