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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.
What do people want to hear when they’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

What do people want to hear when they’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026ACBRD

A US-based qualitative study highlights the emotional and informational needs of people with type 2 diabetes at diagnosis

By Emmanuel Ekpor

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Clinical practice, Diabetes and Emotional Health practical guide, Type 2 diabetes Clinical Diabetes, T2D, type 2 diabetes
Australians living with diabetes reflect on the 2026 PSAD

Australians living with diabetes reflect on the 2026 PSAD

March 27, 2026June 23, 2026ACBRD

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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Community involvement, Conference PSAD, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD), Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group
PSAD in Australia: ACBRD hosts the 2026 meeting

PSAD in Australia: ACBRD hosts the 2026 meeting

March 25, 2026March 31, 2026ACBRD

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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Community involvement, Conference PSAD, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD), Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group
How do adults with diabetes want to be supported emotionally?

How do adults with diabetes want to be supported emotionally?

March 19, 2026August 17, 2026ACBRD

New ACBRD study explores what helps people with diabetes feel emotionally strong and supported

By Dr Edith Holloway

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Emotional health, mental health, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes Diabetic Medicine, mental health, MIND-MAP, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
Meet visiting researcher: Laura Klinker

Meet visiting researcher: Laura Klinker

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026ACBRD

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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Stigma academic visitor
ACBRD at the 2026 ASBHM Conference

ACBRD at the 2026 ASBHM Conference

March 10, 2026March 30, 2026ACBRD

Reflections from the 2026 Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine (ASBHM) conference held in Auckland, New Zealand

By Dr Eloise Litterbach

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Behaviour change, Conference, Gestational Diabetes AI, ASBHM, conferences, qualitative research, Research methods
Meet visiting PhD researcher: Sabina Wagner

Meet visiting PhD researcher: Sabina Wagner

February 27, 2026March 2, 2026ACBRD

Sabina joins the ACBRD for 3 months as an academic visitor to better understand and address diabetes stigma

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Stigma academic visitor
Smarter diabetes devices – but who owns the data?

Smarter diabetes devices – but who owns the data?

February 24, 2026March 19, 2026ACBRD

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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Community involvement, Technologies #wearenotwaiting, Community involvement, diabetes data, Technologies
How people around the world experience diabetes stigma

How people around the world experience diabetes stigma

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025ACBRD

The ACBRD published new insights into experiences of diabetes stigma from studies in six countries

By Alison Robinson

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Stigma, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes Diabetic Medicine, End Diabetes Stigma
The weight of stigma for teens with type 1 diabetes

The weight of stigma for teens with type 1 diabetes

November 18, 2025November 19, 2025ACBRD

US-based researchers have found links between weight stigma and disordered eating behaviours among teens with type 1 diabetes

By Sarah Manallack

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Stigma, Type 1 diabetes Adolescents, Journal of Health Psychology

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