To mark Close the Gap Day, we welcome Gulsun Suleiman who has joined ACBRD to support an Indigenous Health Program
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Category: mental health
Adults with diabetes have a preferred agenda for diabetes consultations, and ‘mood’ is high on the list
In a recent ACBRD publication, we reported that adults with diabetes who feel distressed about diabetes, are seeking support from their health professionals
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How to improve the care of children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes
The Centre has contributed to a new Australasian guideline to improve the care of children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes
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What people with diabetes need to know about accessing a psychologist for support
We report on two new leaflets published by the NDSS, and developed by the ACBRD
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Psychological perspectives on COVID-19 and diabetes
More than six months into the global pandemic, we summarise emerging publications about the psychological impact of, and diabetes care during, COVID-19
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What people with diabetes wish their health professionals understood about diabetes
Two new ACBRD publications report on the unmet diabetes care needs of people with diabetes and tips for health professionals to address some of these needs
A focus on practical strategies at the #ADA2020 as #ADAgoesVirtual
Behavioural highlights from the 80th Scientific Sessions of American Diabetes Association
How do perceptions of illness affect quality of life in people with diabetes?
Exploring the relationships between illness perceptions, self-efficacy, coping strategies, psychological distress and diabetes-specific quality of life
Supporting people with diabetes and COVID-19-related worries
According to a new report published in Diabetic Medicine, COVID-19-related worries about diabetes are very common, but there are practical ways we can support people