Chantelle Grundy is our full time Accredited practicing dietitian who has been working with us here at the Broken Hill GP Super Clinic for the past three and a half years.

Chantelle has worked in both rural and metropolitan regions and has 7 years experience in the field.

She welcomes referrals of the following types of patients including:

• Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes)
• Clients with disordered eating
• Patients with allergies
• Intolerances to food
• Paediatric dietetics
• Malnutrition
• Gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis.
• Heart Disease / Blood Pressure / Cholesterol management
• Patients with Cancer
• Clients interested in losing weight
• Palliative care patients

Chantelle also completed her graduate certificate in diabetes education and is happy to discuss general diabetes management with clients such as:

• Initial diagnosis of diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance / Impaired fasting glycaemia / Borderline diabetes
• Help clients understand diabetes and make informed lifestyle and treatment choices
• Help with monitoring and interpreting their blood glucose patterns
• Helping achieve glycaemic targets or desired clinical goals
• Provide education regarding self-care knowledge, skills or confidence
• Provide education around episodes of hypoglycaemia

Referral pathways:

• Private referrals – Initial consult fee $60 – Review $55
• EPC referrals (Enhanced Primary Care Plan)
• DVA referrals
• Weight management clinics – no referral required; this is a bulk-billed service.
• Rev up diabetes group – a referral from your GP is required