Our Team
Meet the multidisciplinary team behind My Health Explained. Our experts in endocrinology, nutrition, diabetes education, and psychology work together to provide comprehensive diabetes care and education.
Dr Sultan Linjawi
MBBS, BSc, MRCP(UK), FRACP
Medical Director & Endocrinologist
Dr Sultan Linjawi is an internationally renowned Endocrinologist and Diabetes Specialist who has treated over 10,000 people with Type 2 diabetes and over 1,000 people with Type 1 diabetes. He is a global lecturer who has spoken in over 50 cities worldwide and lectured to over 9,000 doctors. As the founder of My Health Explained, Dr Sultan leads the medical team and personally reviews all content for accuracy.
Lisa Urquhart
App.Sc. (Ex.&Sp.Sc), B.Sc.(Nutrition) (Hons)
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Lisa studied both Nutrition & Dietetics and Sport Science at the University of Sydney. She has extensive knowledge in nutrition specific to diabetes, including insulin pumps, insulin therapy, sports diabetes, and diabetes during pregnancy. Lisa has a practical and easy to understand approach to weight management and lifestyle modification in prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Astrid Tattersall
RN, BSc (Hons), CDE
Credentialed Diabetes Educator
Astrid studied nursing in London before completing a science degree at Surrey University. After working in various acute medical settings and oncology, she completed a post graduate certificate at UTS Sydney to become a Credentialed Diabetes Educator. She provides education and support for insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, and individual/group sessions for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Tara Griffin
BPsych (Hons), MPsych(Clin.), MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 14, Tara has firsthand experience with diabetes management. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and has extensive experience in health behaviour, including her Masters thesis on effective interventions from diabetes educators' perspectives. Tara is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and specialises in motivational and behavioural support, disordered eating, and management of chronic disease.
