What We Do
We are here to assist you to Rise Above Diabetes through ongoing support.
What is RADES?
Rise Above Diabetes Education Service (RADES) focuses on long term benefits for the health of people diagnosed with Diabetes, as well as their families. RADES is developed around activities which currently impact lifestyle such as work, children, sports, house work, grandchildren and more. Information needed about a diagnosis and any lifestyle changes to be made are always discussed with understanding and compassion, ensuring sure both priorities and goals are kept.
As an industry-trusted advisor, Sandy Christiansen, through Rise Above Diabetes, works very closely with professional health practitioners in the Diabetes field to support their patients also. She closely monitors the tailored management programs, making adjustments as the introduction of lifestyle changes begin to impact the patient’s lifestyle. Being aligned with the patient's pro-active health professional allows the entire treatment plan to be co-ordinated with food, physical activity as well as other lifestyle changes as appropriate.
Sandy's passion led firstly to her nursing career, and then to the creation of Rise Above Diabetes Education Service (RADES). People who have been diagnosed with Diabetes can learn to introduce lifestyle adjustments to improve daily quality of life. RADES also assists those with Diabetes to fully understand how diabetes not only affects them, but also the people around them.
Sandy Christiansen - Accredited Diabetes Educator
Sandy's passion is to assist those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, through Rise Above Diabetes. Her passion was ignited more than 20 years ago whilst researching glucose and its effect on the body. This passion then subsequently evolved into the Rise Above Diabetes Education Service. Sandy works both directly with patients, as well as in co-ordination with aligned Health Professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of excellence for their patients.
Sandy’s holds BBioMedical Science, BNursing Science, RN, and is also a Credentialed Diabetes Educator. Using RADES, she guides people through the strategies empowering them to overcome feelings of overwhelm. On top of this, she also assists to develop a clear path forward to manage the diagnosis. Sandy ensures each plan is perfectly suited to the patient’s personal goals and priorities, which also enables them to live a long and healthy life, free from complications. .
Locations
Please find the closest location to you from the addresses listed below. If you would also like to find out more about Rise Above Diabetes Education Services, click here to take you through to our services page, book a meeting or contact me by phone on 0428 714 536.
Deception Bay Doctors
Address: 2/25 Zammit Street Deception Bay 4508 QLD
073142 2722
Admin@deceptionbaydoctors.com.au
Family Practice at Kallangur
Address: 1380 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur QLD 4503
familypractice.kallangur@australiandoctors.au
Fitzgibbon Family Practice
Address: 530 Roghan Road Fitzgibbon, QLD 4018
fitzgibbonreception@bigpond.com
Rise Above Diabetes Education Service
Address: 76 Cambridge Crescent, Fitzgibbon QLD 4018