CREDENTIALLED DIABETES EDUCATOR

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Registered Nurse | Credentialled Diabetes Educator | Certified Pump Trainer

Based in Sydney, Australia

Hi, I’m Kate Maidment, a Credentialled Diabetes Educator and Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience and a lifelong commitment to helping people manage diabetes confidently and effectively.

My journey into diabetes care began long before my professional career—it started at age 13, when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Now in my 30s and with over 20 years of lived experience, I bring a unique and deeply personal understanding of what it’s like to navigate life with diabetes. This perspective drives my passion for providing compassionate, individualized care that goes beyond the numbers.

Clinical Experience

I’ve worked in both public and private healthcare settings, supporting people with Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes across all stages of their health journey. My approach to care is practical, collaborative, and tailored to fit each person’s lifestyle, goals, and preferences.

As a Certified Pump Trainer (CPT) for the t:slim X2™, Ypsomed, and Omnipod® insulin pumps, I provide comprehensive support for individuals starting or transitioning to insulin pump therapy. From hands-on education to ongoing troubleshooting, I help clients feel confident and in control of their diabetes technology.

Currently, I’m also working in collaboration with Wentworth Healthcare PHN to develop a community-based model of care for better management of Type 2 diabetes. This initiative focuses on strengthening a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, ensuring individuals receive coordinated, collaborative care from a range of healthcare professionals to support improved health outcomes.

My Passion

Living with diabetes is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, I work with you to build a realistic, specialised plan that meets your needs. My goal is to empower you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to optimize your diabetes management to allow you to live the way you want.

Having lived with Type 1 diabetes for most of my life, I understand the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that come with it. As both a healthcare professional and someone who walks the same path, I offer empathetic, evidence-based support that is truly grounded in lived experience.