Key takeaways from a landmark day at Parliament House, Canberra
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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.
Centring Lived Experience in Diabetes Research and Care: what helps and hinders meaning involvement?
More than 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes (T2D), yet their voices are often missing from research and healthcare decisions. We partnered with community co-researchers living with T2D to explore what supports meaningful involvement.
By Dr Jo Jordan
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What do people want to hear when they’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
A US-based qualitative study highlights the emotional and informational needs of people with type 2 diabetes at diagnosis
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Australians living with diabetes reflect on the 2026 PSAD
2026 PSAD Axel Hirsch Lived Experience Travel Award winners share their thoughts on the 30th PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Annual Scientific Meeting
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PSAD in Australia: ACBRD hosts the 2026 meeting
ACBRD proudly hosted the 30th PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Annual Scientific Meeting in Geelong, Australia
By Dr Eloise Litterbach, Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Emmanuel Ekpor, Sarah Manallack, and Alison Robinson
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How do adults with diabetes want to be supported emotionally?
New ACBRD study explores what helps people with diabetes feel emotionally strong and supported
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Meet visiting researcher: Laura Klinker
Laura has travelled from Germany to engage with our work, deepen her understanding of diabetes stigma and share her own research on the psychosocial impacts of diabetes.
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ACBRD at the 2026 ASBHM Conference
Reflections from the 2026 Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine (ASBHM) conference held in Auckland, New Zealand
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Meet visiting PhD researcher: Sabina Wagner
Sabina joins the ACBRD for 3 months as an academic visitor to better understand and address diabetes stigma
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Smarter diabetes devices – but who owns the data?
Diabetes devices generate and store lots of data to support people living with diabetes. But under current laws, who owns this data is unclear. Researchers from the UK call for greater data protection for the diabetes community.
By Dr Jo Jordan
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