01/07/2026
A Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) empowers you to take control of your health by providing tailored, evidence-based strategies for diet, exercise, and medication management. They teach you how to accurately monitor your blood glucose levels, use advanced technologies like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), and build the essential self-management skills needed to prevent complications and live confidently.
CDE Shireen O'Brien has over 20 years experience and is available for face to face, Telephone and video consultations. Every consultation is an hour in duration and focused on YOU!
Shireen believes that "excellence is an attitude" and as a Registered Nurse, she is passionate about quality care.
Call today on 0410530247.
Over the past 17 years O’Brien Healthcare has been delivering high quality diabetes education to the people of Far North Queensland, Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea. Shireen O'Brien (Credentialled Diabetes Educator, RN and Managing Director) started this business from the boot of her car and now has a highly regarded private practice.
Shireen promotes "quality and continuity" being the basis of all care and is passionate about allowing clients to understand 'their' diabetes in order to get real results.
O'Brien Healthcare currently support and educate clients with Pre Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes.
All services are succinct and a detailed report is sent back to the clients Doctor following initial consultation.
In each consultation the client is the centre of care and a glucose meter will be supplied (complimentary) if self-monitoring is required.
Shireen does NOT believe in a one size fits all, so expect the 'edge' in care if you book in at O'Brien Healthcare!