US researchers trial a three-step program of stepped-care support
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Category: Peer support
The role of behavioural medicine in type 2 diabetes
A Special Section of the Annals of Behavioral Medicine focuses on novel evidence about type 2 diabetes management and the role of psychosocial factors: what are the learnings?
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What are the benefits of social support for people affected by type 2 diabetes?
A new review examines social networks in type 2 diabetes prevention and care
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Social support can affect how people with diabetes think, feel and act
An ACBRD study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice explores the relationship between social support and self-care.
By Anneta Jayantha
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How do people overcome challenges of building their own ‘artificial’ pancreas system?
Researchers at the ACBRD interviewed people with type 1 diabetes to hear about their experiences
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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
The latest in diabetes technologies and treatments
Highlights from the ATTD and a summary of the research presented by the ACBRD
By Jasmine Schipp and Shaira Baptista
Peer support groups for type 2 diabetes: what works well?
A qualitative study in England explores the experiences of group facilitators and nurses
Building international relationships for the benefit of the Australian diabetes community
A recent European academic visit provides an important foundation for supporting people with diabetes and their families.
Support a crowdfunding campaign to help parents of children with type 1 diabetes
ConnecT1ons will give parents a much-needed break and connect them with other parents.
By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott