With a golden heart of resilience, she carries a buoyant beauty; and as hard as life gets - and as many knocks as she endures - she never gives up! We are honoured to introduce you to Helen Cyster. Helen Cyster

“My journey as a diabetes specialist nurse started 13 years ago.

I was immediately intrigued by this very dangerous progressive condition described by some as a “little sugar”.

Diabetes is a pandemic first and just like COVID so many are filled with fear - and rightfully so.

My function is to help my patients reframe and retrain their brain, and in so doing to manage themselves and subsequently manage their diabetes.

It is a humbling experience being allowed into peoples lives and the patients all become my family.

The important aspect of my care is to HEAR my patient. Studies have shown patients do better with structured education and this is my passion and calling.
My natural internal compass directs me to EDUCATION.
I surrender now to who I am and it is so ok to be excellent at what I do.

STRONGEST STORY gave me tools to stay buoyant; as I care empathically and simultaneously take responsibility for my boundaries.”