mindfulness

Diabetes and working within our limitations
Learn when to adjust the expectations you have of yourself and how to practise kindness and patience instead.
Monday, 1 November 2021

Managing stress
Diabetes can be stressful. Remember to make time for your emotional health too.
Monday, 2 August 2021

Dealing with negative thoughts
The 'and strategy' and how to use it to cultivate a positive mindset.
Monday, 14 December 2020

Walking mindfully
Walking is great for your health, add in some mindfulness and you could feel amazing.
Tuesday, 1 September 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

Top Tips for Mindful Eating
Find out how paying full attention and awareness to the food you eat can have a big impact on the type and amount of food you choose
Tuesday, 20 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

How to stress less for good health
Regardless of whether your stress is a one-off episode or ongoing, stress causes your blood glucose levels to rise.
Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Ten habits to lose weight and keep it off
A new study reveals the key to staying a healthy weight is to reinforce healthy habits.
Friday, 17 August 2018

Four feel good tips
Looking after your diabetes can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Over time this can take its toll on your emotional health. Follow these four tips and help get yourself back on track.
Tuesday, 6 February 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

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

Why do we eat when we're not hungry?
We don’t just eat when we are hungry. For some of us, eating is a way of coping with unpleasant feelings, like stress, anxiety and depression.
Monday, 30 January 2017

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
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