As evidence and community perspectives evolve, we continue to reflect, adapt and advocate for language that respects and supports all people living with diabetes.Â
By Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Meaghan Read, and Jane SpeightÂ
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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.
Mindset matters in emotional health and type 2 diabetes
The ACBRD investigates the way personal beliefs about willpower can influence general emotional well-being and diabetes distress in type 2 diabetes
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Reflections from the PSAD 2025 Conference
ACBRD at the 29th PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Scientific Meeting
By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Dr Eloise Litterbach, and Prof Jane Speight
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What do people with diabetes think and do about diabetes waste?
A new study in Portugal asked people with diabetes how concerned they are about diabetes waste and what might help reduce the impact of diabetes on the environment
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Rethinking hypo awareness in the era of diabetes technology
UK review highlights the importance of asking the right questions when assessing awareness of hypos, despite technological advances
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Are rural communities forgotten in diabetes research?
This ACBRD-led study explored ways to increase research participation for people with type 2 diabetes living in rural Australia
By Dr Jo Jordan
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Understanding the personal impact of diabetes: PROMs and PREMs explained
What are they, why do they matter, and how do you choose them?
By Professor Jane Speight and Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
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Could a meeting in Germany make diabetes care better?
ACBRD takes part in a two-day meeting to develop new guidelines that could change how health professionals support people with diabetes.
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Measuring what matters: how do we show the benefits of cell therapy for adults with type 1 diabetes?
By Meaghan Read – Community and Research Engagement Lead, Diabetes Victoria
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Can hybrid closed-loop systems improve well-being for adults with type 1 diabetes?
New research from the ACBRD looked into how hybrid closed-loop affects well-being, distress, and fear of hypos
By Alison Robinson and Jennifer Halliday
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