Anxiety
Exercise in the pursuit of happiness
Often overlooked are the benefits exercise and physical activity can have for your mental health. Exercise can have a significant impact on your mood and mental wellbeing, not just your physical health.
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Four tips to feel good
When you're living with diabetes it can take its toll on your emotional health. Follow these four tips and help get yourself back on track.
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Four tips to feel good
When you're living with diabetes it can take its toll on your emotional health. Follow these four tips and help get yourself back on track.
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Feeling twitchy about Easter?
Easter can be a stressful time for people living with diabetes,so we’ve put together some suggestions so you feel on top of your diabetes and can enjoy yourself.
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
What is mindfulness?
There's a lot of talk about how good ‘mindfulness’ is for us, but what does it mean and why is it important for people living with diabetes?
Monday, 5 February 2018
Managing the holiday madness
During the silly season it’s especially important to be mindful of your stress levels as they can impact your blood glucose levels.
Monday, 18 December 2017
Emotional wellbeing
In a recent Australian survey, 28% of people with type 1 diabetes and up to 22% of people with type 2 diabetes reported experiences severe diabetes-related distress.
Monday, 16 January 2017
How to start the conversation
While it’s normal to feel stressed or anxious at times about having to manage a chronic condition such as diabetes, intense or ongoing feelings can be a sign of diabetes distress, burnout or depression. It can be hard to know where to start, but just letting someone know you care can make all the difference.
Monday, 10 October 2016
Managing your mental health
Low mood can prevent good self-care of your diabetes, make it harder to reach your blood glucose targets, and increase the risks of diabetes related complications.
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes equally stressful for young adults
Young adults with type 2 diabetes experience similar levels of anxiety and depression as those with type 1
Friday, 1 May 2015
Diabetes and anxiety
Anxiety disorders are high amongst people living with diabetes.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Positive thinking improves patient recovery
Research that analysed more than 270 studies found people who held strong negative emotions about their illness and viewed it as more serious were more likely to be in denial and experience depression or anxiety, and less likely to get better.
Monday, 21 August 2017
Past depression increases risk of gestational diabetes
A past history of depression may increase the chance of women developing gestational diabetes
Monday, 13 April 2015