Mental Health
Depression improves with team-based care
New research has found that team-based care improved both depression and diabetes outcomes.
Wednesday, 26 August 2020
Why stress makes your BGLs rise
Many people with diabetes wonder why their blood glucose levels go up when they are stressed, let’s explore this in more detail.
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
Less sitting is good for your mental health
Researchers have found that if we break up periods of sitting it can improve our physical and mental health.
Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Too much sitting is not good for you
A new study has found that too much sitting is associated with poorer mental health.
Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Train your brain: exercise and brain health
Exercise - good for the body and good for the brain!
Monday, 6 May 2019
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
Chronic disease increases mental health risk
Millions of Australians living with common health issues such as asthma, hypertension, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at much greater risk of mental health conditions.
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
What is diabetes distress?
Have you ever had that feeling of “failing” at managing your diabetes? You may be suffering from diabetes distress.
Friday, 3 August 2018
Men it's time to get on top of your health
Research continues to show that men are less likely than women to take an active role in maintaining their health and less likely to seek professional help for problems.
Thursday, 31 May 2018
7 tips to help increase your happiness
We all strive for happiness in our lives and it's important to review what's impacting your mood and your mental health.
Monday, 20 March 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
Do your hypos affect your close relationships?
Hypo symptoms are the brain’s reaction to a lack of glucose and may greatly increase your emotional response which can make you exceptionally happy, silly, worried, frightened, paranoid or angry.
Monday, 19 December 2016
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
A healthy mind and diabetes
Many people with diabetes experience common feelings of worry, frustration, concern and ‘burn-out’. These feelings can often arise from concerns about looking after your diabetes, lack of support, emotional burden, and difficulty accessing health care services.
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
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
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