Ms Nikki Whitney

Credentialled Diabetes Educator

RN, CDE

Nikki is a Registered Nurse and Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) with a Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education and Management. Nikki is continuously advancing, intercurrently completing a Masters of Nursing and a Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition. Nikki is originally from Scotland and has worked globally in the UK, USA and Canada before moving to Australia in 2004. Nikki is an Accredited Pump and CGM trainer for both Medtronic and Animas. Nikki is passionate about her role as a Diabetes Educator and aims to inform, guide and support patients through all aspects of their diabetes journey ultimately affording them the tools to manage their diabetes with confidence.

Nikki has extensive knowledge and training in providing diabetes education. Covering all type of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and MODY/LADA types. As an Accredited Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) trainer, Nikki’s interests are in all aspects of diabetes management, also including multiple daily injections and flash technology.

Nikki exhibits a profound dedication to her role as a Certified Diabetes Educator, with a primary objective of providing comprehensive information, expert guidance, and unwavering support to patients at every stage of their diabetes journey. Her ultimate goal is to empower them with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively self-manage their diabetes, instilling a sense of confidence in their abilities. Her other interests include:

• Diabetes and pregnancy planning

• Blood Glucose Monitoring

• Gestational diabetes

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Newly diagnosed Diabetes

• Insulin starts and adjustments

• Useful and up to date diabetes apps

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Flash technology (Libre)

• Pump start and pump upgrades

Nikki Whitney’s Consulting Days