Language – ACBRD

How do people with lived experiences of diabetes see themselves in the media?

February 27, 2023March 1, 2023ACBRD

The World Health Organization (WHO) surveyed over 900 people to answer this important question

“Our language matters”: Improving communication with and about people with diabetes

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021ACBRD

In the lead up to National Diabetes Week (11-17 July), we look at Diabetes Australia’s revision of an important position statement

By Gulsun Suleiman

The latest in diabetes technologies and treatments

February 25, 2020May 31, 2021ACBRD

Highlights from the ATTD and a summary of the research presented by the ACBRD

By Jasmine Schipp and Shaira Baptista

A focus on language, stigma and communication at the #ADA2019

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019ACBRD

Highlights of the ACBRD’s contributions to the American Diabetes Association conference 2019

What does self-compassion have to do with diabetes?

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019ACBRD

Our latest findings from Diabetes MILES-2, published in Mindfulness, shows self-compassion is associated with a range of important diabetes outcomes

By Dr Adriana Ventura

Prof Jane Speight highlighted by ‘The Lancet’ as an “outstanding woman in science, medicine, and health”

April 4, 2019ACBRD

Remarkable female leaders from around the world featured in the #LancetWomen collection of profiles

The power of language: what is the evidence for changing the way we talk about diabetes?

September 5, 2018October 17, 2018ACBRD

The UK ‘Language Matters Working Group’ has reviewed the research on the importance of using positive language in diabetes care

By Eloise Litterbach

Changing the way we talk about complications: why language matters

August 22, 2018October 4, 2021ACBRD

Chris Aldred, AKA ‘The Grumpy Pumper’ visited the ACBRD to share his insights on the need to talk more often and more constructively about the complications of diabetes.

By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott

Shining a light on the psychosocial impact of diabetes

June 26, 2018October 17, 2018ACBRD

In this special issue of Diabetic Medicine (June 2018), nine articles are devoted to the psychological, social and behavioural aspects of diabetes management.

By Dr Amelia Lake