emotional and mental wellbeing

People with diabetes have been hit extra hard by COVID-19 which has had a negative impact on their mental or emotional health.

This National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Queensland is asking the public to be aware of the extra pressure diabetes places on the 256,000 Queenslanders living with diabetes.

Recognising the need for social connection during these uncertain times is important, as is developing new ways to stay connected with others. How can we do this? Here are a few suggestions.

We take a closer look at the latest COVID-19 research to help explain what the findings mean for people living with diabetes

The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a stressful and challenging time for many. Diabetes Queensland wants you to know we are here to help and support you.

Responsibility for a pet has been found to help adolescents achieve healthier blood glucose levels, a US study has found.

Living with diabetes can affect your mood and mental health. You can experience mood swings when your blood glucose levels are too high or low.

During the warmer months it may be tempting to sit on the couch in the air-con watching your favourite show or the cricket. To be your healthiest self, it's important to stay active.

Dear Mind campaign encourages all Queenslanders to make time for themselves and prioritise their mental wellbeing to help prevent mental health issues.

Here are a few things you might want to consider leaving behind for a happier year in 2020.

Here's some tips to help you balance the stress that sometimes goes along with Christmas and the events happening at this time of the year.

Think about how many times people have said: "I couldn't do that" when you tell them you have diabetes and inject insulin, or that you have to calculate the carbohydrate content of your meals.

Motivational interviewing is used by health professionals in a diverse range of health settings and populations to foster and support behavioural change in clients.

Diabetes distress is not the same as depression. If you don't know what to look for, you won't know the steps to take to deal with this common emotional state.

Sleep hygiene is about good habits around sleeping. This is important for everyone and extra important if you live with diabetes.

Diabetes Queensland is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes through advocacy, support and education, as well as helping to prevent type 2 diabetes.

To have success with New Year goals, they should be specific and achievable.

Vision boards are a visual representation of your goals and they can be a great way to help you prioritise your hopes, goals and positive intentions for the coming year.