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
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.
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
What are people discussing about #OpenAPS on Twitter?
A study by US researchers examines Twitter conversations about a do-it-yourself (DIY) open source artificial pancreas systems (OpenAPS)
by Jasmine Schipp
Diabetes UK Research Workshop on Mental Well-being: London, 28 Feb – 1 Mar 2019
An interactive 2-day workshop designed to challenge conventional thinking, discuss the obstacles and identify potential steps forward
The ACBRD celebrates the graduation of Dr Virginia Hagger
We congratulate Dr Virginia Hagger, who was awarded her PhD in Psychology at a graduation ceremony at Deakin University’s Geelong Waterfront campus on Wednesday 13 February.
How do adults cope when the diagnosis is type 1 diabetes?
A qualitative study (from researchers at Kings College London) explores how adults with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes experience and adapt to this new reality
By Sienna Russell-Green
What is the clinical significance of diabetes distress among adolescents with type 1 diabetes?
An ACBRD publication, from the Diabetes MILES Youth – Australia study, shows that HbA1c is more strongly related to diabetes distress than depressive symptoms