Christel Hendrieckx is an Endocrinologist based in Geelong, VIC. You can find the practice at 1 Geringhap Street, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia.
Christel works with people who have hormone and blood sugar problems. This includes Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Day to day care can be tricky, and blood glucose levels can change for lots of reasons like food, stress, illness, and changes in routine. In many cases, the goal is simple: help you understand what’s going on and make a plan that feels workable.
For people with Type 1 Diabetes, support often focuses on insulin use and keeping low blood sugar under control. Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) can happen fast and it can feel scary. Christel helps patients and families spot patterns, reduce risk, and respond calmly when it happens.
For Type 2 Diabetes, care is usually about steady long-term changes. That might mean reviewing medications, checking how meals and activity are going, and talking through what to do when numbers don’t sit where they should. Over time, small adjustments can make a big difference.
Christel also looks after people dealing with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is serious and needs prompt medical attention. The aim in consultations is to support safer diabetes management, so you’re less likely to end up in that situation.
Hormones also matter in pregnancy. Gestational Diabetes is a common issue, and treatment aims to keep blood sugar in a safe range for both mother and baby. Christel helps guide day-to-day decisions and monitors how things are tracking as the pregnancy goes on.
There are also less common conditions that come under endocrine care, like ADULT syndrome. These are the kinds of problems where getting the basics right and having clear follow-up can really help.
Christel is a trained endocrinologist, and works in a practical way that matches real life. The focus stays on safe care, clear explanations, and plans you can actually use. If you need to talk about your options, including what to do during flare-ups or changes in health, Christel will work through it with you step by step.
There isn’t specific information listed here about research or clinical trials. If that’s something you’re interested in, it’s best to ask during your appointment so the right details can be checked.