NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS 2026
These online sessions are open to clinicians of all levels and craft groups, and basic/clinical researchers interested in Diabetes Nutrition Education.
TO REGISTER
Members: Free
Non Members: A$65 per session or $150 for all 3 sessions
PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend at the session time, all sessions will be recorded and automatically made available to all persons registered for the event, and for all ANZSPED members via the members section of the website.
SESSION 1
5 March
5.30pm (AEDT = NSW/ACT/Vic time)
Beyond the Algorithm: Exercise, AID, and Clinical Judgement in Paediatric Type 1 Diabetes
Mr John Pemberton, Diabetes Dietitian, diabetes technology educator, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
SESSION 2
11 June
4.00pm (AEST)
Update on T1D Guidelines (ISPAD)
Ms Francesca Annan, Diabetes Dietitian, University College London Hospital,
SESSION 3
At the ANZSPED ASM in Brisbane.
Thursday 8 October 1.00pm - 1.40pm (AEST = Brisbane local time).
Hot topics in nutrition and exercise management
Prof Louise Burke, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Australian Catholic University (ACU).
Further details below
John Pemberton is a UK Specialist Diabetes Dietitian and diabetes technology educator, and Lead Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. He specialises in CGM interpretation, automated insulin delivery (AID), structured education, and behaviour-driven glycaemic patterns. John is a member of the IFCC Working Group on CGM and a co-author of the ISPAD 2022 Exercise Guidelines. He is also the Founder of The Glucose Never Lies®, an independent education platform translating diabetes technology science into practical, real-world understanding for clinicians and people living with diabetes.
Francesca Annan is a Clinical Specialist Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Dietitian with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people living with diabetes. She is currently based at University College London Hospital, where she leads the dietetic service for children, young people and their families, delivering comprehensive nutritional education, care and support. Her clinical expertise includes the identification and management of eating difficulties and eating disorders in young people with diabetes, as well as specialist support for exercise and type 1 diabetes through a tertiary referral clinic.
Francesca was awarded a Fellowship of the British Dietetic Association in 2018 in recognition of her significant contributions to paediatric diabetes care. Prior to her role at UCLH, she worked for two decades at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital as a senior member of the paediatric diabetes team. Alongside her clinical work, she holds a secondment as Co-Clinical Lead for Diabetes within the NHS London Babies, Children and Young People Transformation Team.
An active contributor to international diabetes care, Francesca has been involved with the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) since 2014, contributing to multiple clinical practice consensus guidelines. She has also played key roles in national audit, research and advisory groups, and is widely published in paediatric diabetes and nutrition research.
Louise Burke, APD, is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and academic at Australian Catholic University (ACU). She is committed to advancing nutrition education, research, and practice, with a strong focus on translating evidence-based nutrition science into real-world health outcomes.
In her role at ACU, Louise contributes to the education and mentoring of future nutrition and dietetics professionals, supporting students to develop strong clinical reasoning skills, ethical practice, and a person-centred approach to care. She has a particular interest in population health, preventative nutrition, and the role of diet in supporting long-term wellbeing across the lifespan.
Louise’s work reflects a passion for equity in health and improving access to high-quality nutrition information and services. She values collaboration with healthcare professionals, educators, and community partners to support best practice and meaningful health outcomes.
Alongside her academic role, Louise maintains strong links with contemporary dietetic practice, ensuring her teaching and professional contributions remain grounded in current evidence and aligned with the evolving needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Program correct at time of print, and subject to change.