About Us
South Side Diabetes provides comprehensive diabetes education. We will help you to understand your diabetes and give you the tools and support to take control
Our team
Janelle Collins is the owner and founder of South Side Diabetes. Janelle has 16 years of experience working as a diabetes educator. She is a Credentialed diabetes educator with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), a Registered Nurse (AHPRA), and holds a Masters of Nursing in Clinical Studies. Janelle also is a Medtronic certified insulin pump trainer.
Janelle has worked in both paediatric and adult diabetes services in major tertiary hospitals. She believes in supporting clients to make informed decisions about their own management. Janelle lives in the Sutherland shire with her husband and three young children. |

Donna McKinnon is a Registered Nurse (APRAH) and Credentialed Diabetes Educator (ADEA) who has over 10 years experience in diabetes education. She has completed a post graduate certificate in Diabetes Education and management. Donna has worked as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary diabetes team in a tertiary hospital in Southeastern Sydney for over 15 years.
Donna believes it's extremely important to treat each client as an individual, taking into consideration each person's unique needs and goals. She has a refreshing insight and an understanding of the complexities and challenges that living with diabetes involves.
The South Side Diabetes team is completed with Jackie Fallins and Lynne Lorinczi, our friendly reception staff.
Donna believes it's extremely important to treat each client as an individual, taking into consideration each person's unique needs and goals. She has a refreshing insight and an understanding of the complexities and challenges that living with diabetes involves.
The South Side Diabetes team is completed with Jackie Fallins and Lynne Lorinczi, our friendly reception staff.
Professional Services
We’re committed to using the best practices and latest information to aid you in mastering diabetes. As credentialed diabetes educators, we know how to help you achieve the health you deserve. Diabetes doesn’t have to hold you back. We’ll show you how to keep your condition under control so you can live life to its fullest.