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At Macintyre Health, we are inspired by those who choose to live in Rural Queensland - the resilience, tenacity and sense of community that is inherent here. We are also inspired by the technology and innovation that has revolutionised Diabetes Management and how easily people are now able to live their day-to-day lives. Today we live at a moment where the majority of people have access to the internet or mobile phones - the raw tools necessary to engage in possibilities such as Telehealth, Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous/Flash Glucose Monitoring (among others). Macintyre Health also recognises that personal relationships are fundamental to successful Chronic Disease Management and Integration of Care. Often, we find, that someone will care more about their own management when they become aware, and believe, that we deeply do as well. At Macintyre Health, we provide education tailored to each person's needs - both clinical and personal. There is no stock-standard way to manage every person with Diabetes, and a tailored approach is key to success. When you become a patient of Macintyre Health, you will know that you have a partner, an ally, someone who will respect your wishes without judgement. Even if our mission sounds big, it starts small - and it starts in Goondiwindi.
23/02/2026
š¬There are so many long-held beliefs about diabetes. Some helpful, someā¦ not so much. Enter: Myth Busting Mondays!
We're taking common myths and breaking them down using evidence-based guidance relevant for Australians living with diabetes.
Weāre starting with a big one: āPeople with diabetes canāt eat sugar.ā
Source: Diabetes Australia. Position Statement: Type 2 Diabetes Remission & Nutrition Recommendations (2021); Diabetes Australia Healthy Eating Guidance.
19/02/2026
Thereās been a lot of discussion lately about weight-loss medications potentially being listed on the PBS, and what that could mean for Australians living with obesity and related conditions.
In a new Veri Health feature, Laura Zimmerman, our Founder and Director of Macintyre Health, shares her perspective.
Laura explains that āEven with narrow eligibility criteria, thereāll certainly be a surge in enquiries with people wanting to know if theyāre eligible, what the process is, and what their options are if theyāre not eligible.ā
Her point is simple: this is a moment where patients will need clear guidance, structured follow-up and coordinated care, NOT just information about prescriptions.
š Could this be the fastest pharma patent decision in years?
The Federal Court of Australia has moved at record pace in AstraZenecaās bid to block competitors from launching generic dapagliflozin (the active ingredient in ForxigaĀ®) a key diabetes treatment. Just 6 business days between hearing and decision, which is unprecedented in pharmaceutical IP litigation.
Why it matters:
- Courts are increasingly sensitive to commercial timelines in life sciences.
- Faster decisions can reshape when cheaper generics hit the market.
- Similar battles are playing out globally as patents and competition collide.
Stay tuned, this case could set a new benchmark for patent dispute timelines in Australia!
17/02/2026
š Have you ever wished you could give direct feedback on the NDSS on whatās working well and what could be better? Hereās your chance!
The NDSS is inviting people living with diabetes to take part in online focus groups to help shape future services, programs and resources. If youāre passionate about improving support for our community (whether youāre newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years), your voice matters. It involves:
š Forget the flowers.
š« Forget the chocolates.
š Here's something that really matters: Love letters from your long-time diabetes team.
We're not afraid of commitment - let's make a date (for your next appointment!)
ā¤ļø HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM MACINTYRE HEALTH
12/02/2026
šÆ Welcome to Sweet Spot Thursdays! Every Thursday on our Instagram Stories, weāre spotlighting the diabetes community posts and videos that made us stop scrolling.
From honest takes and practical tips to clinician insights and videos that spark real conversation, you'll catch it on our Stories. If itās relatable, brave or genuinely useful, we want to share it.
Got something we should see? Tag us or send it through!
š¦šŗ š¤° New research has mapped Australiaās gestational diabetes hotspots for the first time, highlighting where rates are consistently higher and where new areas of concern are emerging.
Did you know we offer gestational diabetes support Australia-wide via telehealth, making it easier to access expert care wherever you live? Book an appointment via our website: www.macintyrehealth.com.au
A Monash University study analysing data from more than 1.7 million births identified long-term hotspots in:
ā¢ Victoria: South-West Victoria and North Melbourne
ā¢ New South Wales: West and South-West Sydney, and South-East NSW
ā¢ Queensland: North Brisbane
ā¢ Western Australia: South and South-West Perth
ā¢ Australian Capital Territory: East and North Canberra
New hotspots appearing after 2018 were found in:
ā¢ South Canberra
ā¢ North Tasmania
ā¢ North Darwin
ā¢ South-East Melbourne
With nearly one in five pregnancies in Australia affected by gestational diabetes, the findings reiterate how important timely diagnosis, culturally responsive care and ongoing support to reduce risks for both mother and baby.
We wanted to take the time to say thank you to everyone who openly shared their experience with rural healthcare through our Medicare Rural Inquiry Survey. We asked for your help, and gosh, did you show up.
Your honesty, generosity and willingness to speak up mean more than we can say. Every response adds depth and clarity to the picture of what accessing healthcare really looks like in rural, regional and remote communities. All the challenges, the trade-offs and the resilience people show every day.
This is only the beginning.
Your stories will now be carefully collated and used to inform our response to the Federal Inquiry into rural, regional and remote Medicare access and funding, helping ensure lived experience sits at the centre of future decisions.
Weāre incredibly grateful for your trust and your time.
Thank you for adding your voice. It truly matters, and it will help shape what comes next. š«¶
31/01/2026
Kate Dunn (Head of Rural and Remote) and Kate Mundy (Credentialled Diabetes Educator based in Toowoomba) work alongside and care for people in rural and regional communities every day. They've seen it all on the ground; the distance, the waiting and the extra mile (or km!) it takes just to get care.
Theyāve spent years listening to peopleās stories. Now, theyāre adding their own voices, and encouraging you to add yours.
If you live rural or regional, what youāve experienced matters. Your stories donāt disappear: theyāre what shape what comes next.
ā° Today is the last day to have your say in the Rural Health Inquiry survey.
It takes less than 5 minutes, and thereās a free recipe eBook at the end to say thanks.
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If you are affected by diabetes, Macintyre Health is here to help you live life to the fullest.
Founded in the rural Queensland town of Goondiwindi with the goal of bringing quality healthcare to rural and remote Australians, Macintyre Health today has a presence across Queensland and NSW ā covering Brisbane, Cunnamulla, the Gold Coast, Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Ipswich, Moree, Narrabri, St George, Tamworth and Texas. We also help people from further afield via our popular telehealth service.
From the beginning, we have drawn inspiration from the resilience, tenacity and sense of community in rural Queensland to deliver the very best in diabetes management and care.
Research-driven diabetes education
All of our consultants at Macintyre Health stay abreast of the very latest in diabetes research to ensure that you are getting the best support possible.
New technologies and other innovations are revolutionising diabetes management. Macintyre Health has access to the best of the best ā and can bring it to you.
We are committed to making a positive difference to how you live your life.
Your partner in diabetes management
We truly believe in becoming your trusted partner ā we are your ally, always respecting your wishes without judgement. Weāre right by your side, tailoring a diabetes management plan that works for you and your personal needs.
Our one-on-one, individualised approach suits people of all ages, from children through to older adults. We can assist with one-off training for diabetes devices or ongoing advice and education for:
Pre-diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Weight loss
Complex diabetes
Weāll also work closely with your GP and any other healthcare professionals to make sure that youāre getting the very best care.
Please contact reception at 1300 22 09 14 to book an appointment and visit our website www.macintyrehealth.org for more details.
