Behavioural highlights from the 80th Scientific Sessions of American Diabetes Association
Author: ACBRD
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes is the first national research centre internationally, dedicated to investigating the behavioural, psychological and social aspects of living with diabetes.
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The ACBRD is collaborating with an international group to research the impact of open-source artificial pancreas systems
How do people with type 2 diabetes experience the behaviour change processes involved in weight loss and maintenance?
A recent UK study in Diabetic Medicine uses qualitative interviews to explore behaviour change processes
Predictors of recurrent severe hypoglycemia in adults type 1 diabetes
How do perceptions of illness affect quality of life in people with diabetes?
Exploring the relationships between illness perceptions, self-efficacy, coping strategies, psychological distress and diabetes-specific quality of life
Supporting people with diabetes and COVID-19-related worries
According to a new report published in Diabetic Medicine, COVID-19-related worries about diabetes are very common, but there are practical ways we can support people
The development of the Diabetes and Emotional Health handbook and toolkit
Have you ever wondered how the ACBRD develops evidence-based resources to support health professionals and people with diabetes? A new publication from ACBRD describes how
Why do people not attend diabetes appointments?
A systematic review from UK researchers identifies logistics are only part of the problem
Who is looking after your eyes? Preventing vision loss from diabetic retinopathy
An ACBRD study highlights the challenges and rewards of conducting research to meet the needs of those who are usually ‘hardly reached’
Time to switch off? Minimising the impact of media coverage of COVID-19 on our health
According to a new report published in Health Psychology, repeated media exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic can cause more harm than good