Depression
Let's talk about diabetes and sex
We take a look at some common sexual problems experienced by both men and women and options for treatment.
Monday, 4 January 2021
Dealing with negative thoughts
The 'and strategy' and how to use it to cultivate a positive mindset.
Monday, 14 December 2020
‘Have a go’ attitude wins the day with technology
Staying up to date with technology is more important than before the COVID-19 pandemic as people with type 2 diabetes find new ways to stay connected.
Friday, 30 October 2020
Depression improves with team-based care
New research has found that team-based care improved both depression and diabetes outcomes.
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Can diabetes affect your mood?
Living with diabetes can affect your mood and mental health. Managing your emotional health is as important as managing your physical health
Monday, 24 February 2020
How to reduce your dementia risk
While some risks of dementia, such as age and genetics can’t be changed, there are some risk factors that are modifiable.
Friday, 5 July 2019
Beat the winter blues
The cold weather is upon us and for some this can affect our mood, leading us to feel sluggish and gloomy, and increasing our levels of stress.
Thursday, 31 May 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
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.
Thursday, 19 March 2020
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
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
Managing depression and diabetes
Diabetes and depression share some of the same symptoms such as fatigue, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating. Here are our tips to help you manage your mental health and diabetes.
Friday, 7 April 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
Can stress cause type 2 diabetes?
Can extreme stress cause type 2 diabetes in otherwise healthy people?
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
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