Diabetes Educator
Laura Kenny
Laura Kenny is a dedicated Registered Nurse and Credentialed Diabetes Educator with extensive experience in diabetes care and education.
She specialises in supporting women with gestational diabetes and works with adults and children living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as related conditions. Her approach focuses on empowering patients to integrate diabetes management into their lives effectively, enabling them to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Laura’s expertise spans:
- Blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, dietary advice, and exercise
- Advanced diabetes technologies, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pump therapy (CSII)
- Education and support for adults, children, and families managing diabetes
Laura began her career at Monash Health in Victoria, working in haemodialysis and nursing education. After moving to Queensland, she transitioned into diabetes education at Metro North HHS, supporting patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
Since 2022, Laura has specialised in paediatric diabetes care at Queensland Children’s Hospital, managing the insulin pump clinic and providing diabetes education in schools. In 2023, she established Pancreas Partners, specialising in type 1 diabetes technologies.
Laura’s passion for diabetes education stems from her personal experience—both she and her brother live with type 1 diabetes. This connection inspired her to become a nurse with the ultimate goal of becoming a diabetes educator.
She holds a Bachelor of Nursing (2010, Monash University), a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education (2013, Deakin University), and a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialisation – Renal Stream (2018, University of Tasmania). She is preparing to commence a Master of Nurse Practitioner to continue advancing her skills.
Beyond her professional commitments, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and relaxing with her dog, Daisy. But her all-time favourite hobby is travel.
More than anything, though, she values opportunities to help patients see that diabetes is a part of their lives, not the defining feature, and takes pride in empowering others to live their lives to the fullest.
Additional Resources:
Diabetes Australia: resources and support
National Diabetes Services Scheme: blogs, videos and information
Safe exercise for gestational diabetes: tips and advice
Healthy eating for gestational diabetes: tips, meal plans, food swaps