What affects the uptake of eye checks among young adults with type 2 diabetes?
An invited review published by the ACBRD investigates the clinical and psychosocial factors influencing this important aspect of diabetes self-care. By Dr Amelia Lake
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Reducing the risk of vision loss among young adults with type 2 diabetes
ACBRD published a qualitative study examining barriers to screening for diabetic retinopathy. by Amelia Lake
Meeting the needs of younger adults with type 2 diabetes
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is rising worldwide, increasingly affecting younger adults (aged 18-39 years). As this is a relatively new trend, there is a lack of research about younger adults with T2D. Epidemiology studies show that younger-onset T2D is an aggressive form of the condition, predisposing individuals to early onset and rapid … Read more Meeting the needs of younger adults with type 2 diabetes
Nudging healthy behaviours
Highlights of the 24th Spring Scientific Meeting of PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group of the EASD (Malaga, Spain: 25-27 April 2019) By Dr Amelia Lake and Prof Jane Speight
Invited presentations (2019)
ENDIA Study Meeting: Adelaide, Australia; 11 February Hendrieckx C. Psychological aspects of screening for type 1 diabetes risk. Steno Diabetes Centre: Copenhagen, Denmark; 26 February Speight J. The ACBRD: an idea whose time had come. Diabetes UK Professional Conference: Liverpool, United Kingdom; 6-8 March Hendrieckx C. The launch of the Diabetes UK Diabetes & Emotional Health Practical Guide for … Read more Invited presentations (2019)
What are the common barriers to managing type 1 diabetes for youth and their families – and how do they affect quality of life?
A US study examines the link between self-management barriers and diabetes-specific quality of life in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their parents. By Jennifer Halliday
This World Sight Day we celebrate international recognition of The ACBRD in prevention of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy
Supporting #EyeCareEverywhere By Dr Amelia Lake
Supporting the emotional health needs of Australians with diabetes in clinical practice
At #18ADC, the ACBRD convened a symposium to focus on evidence-based psychological care By Dr Christel Hendrieckx
Journal articles (2018)
Aalders J, Hartman E, Nefs G, Nieuwesteeg A, Hendrieckx C, Aanstoot HJ, Winterdijk P, van Mil E, Speight J, Pouwer F. Mindfulness and fear of hypoglycaemia in parents of children with Type 1 diabetes: results from Diabetes MILES Youth – The Netherlands. Diabetic Medicine. 2018; 35(5): 650-657. Chatterjee S, Davies MJ, Heller S, Speight J, … Read more Journal articles (2018)
Highlighting best practice in brief health information development
A new paper by the ACBRD outlines best practice development of a brief communication resource to reduce vision loss from diabetic retinopathy By Dr Amelia Lake