17/08/2026
FROM PATIENT TO INNOVATOR
Melissa became involved in diabetes technology, advocacy and research, focusing on tools that can help people living with Type 1 diabetes manage their condition more effectively.
Melissa has also contributed to work highlighting the importance of integrating mental health and diabetes care — recognising that living with diabetes affects much more than glucose levels.
Her more recent work has focused on helping people understand and use CGM information through structured education and digital tools.