Managing diabetes goes beyond just medication—it requires a solid understanding of how lifestyle choices affect blood glucose levels. A Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE) plays a vital role in helping people with diabetes gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to take control of their health. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, working with a CDE can improve your ability to make informed decisions about nutrition, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management. Education and support from a diabetes educator are proven to reduce the risk of complications and empower you to live well with diabetes.
Our therapist
Xavier Paredes is a dual-qualified health professional, holding credentials as both an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and a Credentialed Diabetes Educator. With extensive experience supporting individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes, Xavier empowers his clients to adopt healthier lifestyles to better manage and control blood glucose levels.
In addition to his clinical work, Xavier is also a representative for Diabetes Victoria, where he delivers the Beat It program in Dandenong—a structured exercise and lifestyle initiative aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of people living with diabetes. Details provided below for the next Beat It program.
Beat It program
Free 8 week exercise program for anyone with diabetes and registered with NDSS. Places are limited, book your spot for our next program in:
September 2025
