The Diabetes and Endocrine Network works to improve the outcomes, experience and quality of life of people living with diabetes and other endocrine conditions in NSW.
Network structure
The network is led by three co-chairs from the medical diabetes and endocrine community.
Prof. Wah Cheung
Co-Chair
Director of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Westmead Hospital
Prof. Emeritus Glen Maberly
Co-Chair
Director, Western Sydney Diabetes Integrated and Community Health
Assoc. Prof. Emily Hibbert
Co-Chair
Associate Professor in Medicine (Endocrinology) Department of Endocrinology, Nepean Hospital
Network priorities
- Improve the outcomes and experience of people with diabetes in hospital.
- Ensure people with a diabetes-related foot complication can access a culturally responsive high risk foot service close to home or using virtual care.
- Ensure the workforce caring for people with diabetes feel knowledgeable and confident
- Support people with diabetes to access coordinated care to stay well and out of hospital.