Using data from the MILES-2 study, we have validated the DAWN Impact of Diabetes Profile
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.
How does diabetes affect daily life, and what are the unmet needs of people with diabetes?
Research from the US aims to better understand the impact of diabetes upon day-to-day functioning and the barriers to diabetes management.
By Hannah Chatwin
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
Building international relationships for the benefit of the Australian diabetes community
A recent European academic visit provides an important foundation for supporting people with diabetes and their families.
By Dr Amelia Lake
‘Learning to shape life’ following diagnosis of diabetes
Research from Germany suggests people with newly diagnosed diabetes develop different strategies for managing their condition, and that diabetes self-management education programs need to account for such differences.
By Shaira Baptista
Everyday forgetfulness is associated with forgetting to take diabetes medication
In this paper from the Australian MILES-2 dataset, we report on the relationship between everyday forgetfulness and an important aspect of diabetes self-care
Prof Jane Speight highlighted by ‘The Lancet’ as an “outstanding woman in science, medicine, and health”
Remarkable female leaders from around the world featured in the #LancetWomen collection of profiles
New NDSS resource: ‘Caring for someone with diabetes’
The ACBRD has worked with Diabetes Australia to produce a new resource designed to support the family and friends of people living with diabetes
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
From Oz with Love: ‘Diabetes and Emotional Health’ crosses the world to the UK!
The launch of the Diabetes UK adaptation of an important resource for health professionals
By Rosie Walker