Teresa Di Franco is the Co-Director, Co-Founder, and a driving force behind PDC Health Hub. As a dedicated Pharmacist and Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), she is also a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer for all insulin pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) available in Australia.

Since opening Perth Diabetes Care in 2015 with her business partner Jeff Au, Teresa has been on a mission to revolutionise diabetes care in Western Australia. Their shared vision was to challenge the traditional approach to diabetes management, focusing on integrated, patient-centred care. In 2021, this vision expanded further when Perth Diabetes Care evolved into PDC Health Hub, bringing together diabetes care, allied health, and fitness services under one collaborative umbrella.

As a leader, Teresa oversees a dynamic team of over 20 health professionals and support staff, all dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care. Her passion lies in helping individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes manage their condition with minimal stress, using the latest advancements in technology to enhance quality of life.

Teresa is particularly focused on educating the community about the many types of diabetes that exist, such as Type 1, Type 2, and more recently identified forms like MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young). She is committed to ensuring that people are screened appropriately and at the earliest opportunity to enable rapid diagnosis and the best chance for tailored treatment. Recent advances, like those in Type 1 diabetes screening and genetic testing for conditions like MODY, have fueled her hope that diabetes management will increasingly move toward individualised care based on early and accurate diagnosis. This approach aims to prevent delays in identifying the correct type of diabetes, which can have significant impacts on long-term outcomes.

Teresa's commitment to innovation in diabetes care has earned her numerous accolades, including the Pharmaceutical Society of WA’s Young Pharmacist of the Year Award (2016) and the prestigious Jan Baldwin National CDE of the Year Award (2020).

Outside of her role at PDC Health Hub, Teresa contributes her expertise to several advisory and clinical committees, including the ADEA Clinical Committee, the WA Health Network Endocrine Executive Advisory Group, and the Curtin University Diabetes Education Course Review Advisory Committee. Through these roles, she actively shapes the future of diabetes care, ensuring that it remains accessible, affordable, and of the highest standard for all.

Teresa is a passionate advocate for the evolving role of technology in diabetes management and believes that education should address both the psychosocial and physical impacts of living with diabetes. She strives to provide her patients with the most up-to-date tools and support, ensuring they can live as comfortably as possible while navigating their condition.

In her own words:

"Diabetes education is no longer just about managing blood glucose levels. It’s about being part of a person's support team and helping them achieve their own goals. My aim is to make living with diabetes as stress-free as possible while we continue to push for advances—and ultimately, a cure."

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