Annabel has been working in the fi eld of Diabetes education and management for the past 33 years. Having graduated from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 1980 as a registered nurse, Annabel completed a post graduate degree in Diabetes Education and management from Deakin University (Victoria).
In 2015, Annabel and her partner Tars, formed Action Allied Healthcare Pty Ltd, an organisation focused entirely on innovative and complete management of diabetes and related diseases. Action Allied Healthcare trades under the name of Action Diabetes and includes the services of Credentialled Diabetes Educators, a Nutritionist and several dietitians. Action Diabetes currently runs clinics in 17 different locations throughout Port Stephens, Newcastle, Central Coast, North Coast and the Upper Hunter regions. Annabel enjoys educating healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes and obesity. Annabel has a goal and that is to make each person she sees, feel a little better about managing their condition on a day to day basis.