The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes

Do you or someone you know live with type 1 diabetes, in Australia? We have a few more places available in our HypoPAST study for people who would like to feel more confident managing and preventing hypos
Visit: ACBRD.org.au/hypopast-rct

We're looking forward to the upcoming Australasian Diabetes Congress that kicks off next week in beautiful Perth! We’d love to see you at our presentations and for a chat at our exhibition stand ( #98)

💬 ACBRD at ADC: acbrd.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ACBRD-at-ADC24-schedule.pdf
⏰ Full ADC program: diabetescongress.com.au/program/program

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Hypo Awareness: Key to optimising T1D Management

➡ https://acbrd.org.au/2024/08/06/can-awareness-of-hypo-symptoms-be-increased-through-brief-structured-education/

Did you know that 25-40% of adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) may not recognise early warning signs like hunger and shakiness? This can increase their risk of severe hypos by 60%. The HypoCOMPaSS study aimed to address this by providing brief education, adjusting insulin doses, and optimizing monitoring methods. As a result, adults with T1D were better at recognising hypos and had fewer severe symptoms over 24 weeks, while optimising their blood glucose levels.

Recent analysis by Søholm et al., (2023) revealed that 97% of participants initially had an average of 10 different hypo symptoms. Over time, they learned to notice early warning signs, reframe their perception of symptoms, and detect and treat hypos early.

These findings highlight the importance of psychosocial education alongside the medical treatments and technologies for adults with T1D. Increasing awareness of hypo symptoms, and seeing them as useful, is key to avoiding severe hypos.

Can awareness of hypo symptoms be increased through brief structured education? Fresh insights from the HypoCOMPaSS trial suggest they can By Amy Johnson

A new study shows that peer relationships may play a key role in diabetes distress and improving quality of life among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Check out our latest blog for more:

Why peer support matters for adolescents with type 1 diabetes A new study shows that peer relationships may play a key role in diabetes distress and improving quality of life among adolescents with type 1 diabetes By Dr Edith Holloway

This , we're excited to share the 2023 ACBRD Annual Report!

Dive in & learn more at the link below!👇https://acbrd.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023-ACBRD-Annual-Report.pdf

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Diabetes campaigns can promote the health and well-being of people living with or at risk of diabetes. But, they can also spread stigma and cause harm. Our latest research explores potential positive and negative impacts of past campaign videos. Check out our blog for lessons learned and key recommendations https://acbrd.org.au/2024/07/18/diabetes-campaigns-past-present-and-future/

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Diabetes campaigns: past, present and future The lessons we need to learn about the role of stigma By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott and Prof Jane Speight

The ACBRD is proud to have contributed to, and endorsed, the Consensus Statement on Automated Insulin Delivery for Type 1 Diabetes in Australia. This consensus was initiated by people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for people living with T1D. They brought several organisations and stakeholders together in an online summit to discuss and agree on the key issues involved in enabling equitable access for all people with T1D in Australia.

In , we remember that every week is diabetes week for people living with this demanding condition.
https://acbrd.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AID-Access-Summit-Consensus-Statement_FINAL.pdf

It’s (14-20 July 2024) here in Australia. Usually, it’s not so much a celebration, as a call to action. So, it’s timely to reflect on the recent report from the Parliamentary Inquiry: The State of Diabetes Mellitus in Australia in 2024.
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https://acbrd.org.au/2024/07/15/reflections-on-the-parliamentary-inquiry-into-diabetes-report/

Reflections on the Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes Report Reason for hope and cause for concern By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott and Prof Jane Speight

Are you having a winter sort out?

Book a FREE charity collection from Diabetes Victoria - clear out what you don’t need, save it from landfill, and help raise money for research! Win, win, win!

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New research opportunity: Family Meals For Future Health
🍴 Have you had gestational diabetes in the last 2 years?🥢
🍴 Do you have a child between 6 months and 2 years old?🥢
🍴 Are you 18 years or older and living in Victoria? 🥢

You're invited to take part in an online interview exploring how to promote healthy family mealtimes in homes across Victoria. Participants will receive a $50 voucher.
Click here for info:
https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_57noZwm8Cd4jrmu

This study has received Deakin University ethics approval (reference number: HEAG-H 79_2024)

With the rapid advancements in diabetes technologies, its important to understand their impact of on quality of life and related outcomes among people with type 1 diabetes. Check out our blog about a recent review summarising this area of research

How do glucose technologies affect the quality of life of people with type 1 diabetes? The ACBRD collaborated with UK colleagues on this review of technology trials and cohort studies By Ralph Geerling

From pledging to , to person-reported outcomes: ACBRD visit Germany for the study group conference

From pledges to person-reported outcomes ACBRD at the 28th PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Scientific Meeting By Dr Eloise Litterbach, Jennifer Halliday, and Karen Pearce

This novel longitudinal study investigates the unique challenges of young adults living with type 2 diabetes (diagnosed in adolescence). Looking into HbA1c over a 12-month period, key psychosocial factors and certain beliefs about medicines predict blood glucose levels after one year

How does a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes affect younger adults? The TODAY study highlights the implications for emotional well-being and social support By Ralph Geerling

Diabetes Victoria sat down with Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott to discuss the urgent need for diabetes research funding and the importance of behavioural research. Read the interview here https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/Blog-detail?tags=BlogByMonth%2F2024%2FApril&content_id=a1RGB00000L8o4b2AB&

Together with our partner, Diabetes Victoria, we’re calling on our community to help safeguard the future of diabetes research. To make a tax-deductible donation by June 30 please visit: https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/Donate or call 1300 437 386

Are you an adult with living in Australia, who worries about ? Take part in our HypoPAST research study - a fully online program aimed to help reduce worries about hypos. Find out more here: https://hypopast.org.au

You can catch up on all the latest research in our newest issue of Research Round-Up mailchi.mp/661483e51f4f/may2024

Stay informed on the latest in behavioural and psychosocial research in diabetes by signing up to our monthly e-newsletter acbrd.org.au/e-newsletter/

Happy reading! 📚🔍

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We are seeking adults with type 2 diabetes living in Australian country towns to share their views on how to improve access to diabetes research and health services in rural communities.

💳 Everyone who completes a telephone/video interview will be offered a $40 e-gift card.

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🔗 Tinyurl.com/rural-Aus

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📨 [email protected]
📞 (03) 9244 6159

Please share with anyone who is living in rural Australia who lives with type 2 diabetes, we want to hear from people from all states and territories.

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Tomorrow, Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott will present at ATIC's Beyond Insulin Seminar Series

📣 Topic — Measuring what matters: the assessment of psychosocial & behavioural outcomes in trials

⏰ 1-2pm AEST
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5056623028
✅ Passcode: 230004

She will discuss existing validated psychosocial measures of relevance to immunotherapy research as well as the need & opportunities for novel measures.

Find out more:https://atic.svi.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240523-ATIC-seminar_flyer_May2024.pdf

How can psychologists improve diabetes care?

More and more people are recognising how important mental health and wellbeing are in diabetes care. A new report shows that how psychologists do more than just look after our

Check out our new blog post

How can clinical psychologists support the care of adults with diabetes? A consensus report highlights several ways in which psychologists add value By Chelsea Chum

Right now, we face some big challenges. Despite rising rates of diabetes diagnoses, research funding has dropped 35% in the last decade.

Together with our partner, Diabetes Victoria, we’re calling on our community to help safeguard the future of diabetes research. To make a tax-deductible donation by June 30 please visit: https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/Donate or call 1300 437 386

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9VsS7Jp7Vs

Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott - Journey to a Cure Right now, we face some big challenges. Did you know that in the last decade while rates of diabetes diagnoses have increased, funding for research has signi...

How does a diagnosis affect the lives of Aboriginal teens and their families? Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) identify challenges to improve care strategies

Understanding the experiences of Aboriginal teenagers with type 2 diabetes Researchers from Western Australia provide insights into impact, challenges and cultural nuances to improve care strategies By Sienna Russell-Green

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our very own Research Fellow, Dr Edith Holloway, has been awarded a highly competitive National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC Emerging Leadership Level 1 Investigator Grant - commencing in Jan 2025! Huge congrats to Edith for this well-deserved achievement 👏🎉🏆

Diabetes Victoria | Deakin University

What research matters most to Australians affected by diabetes?
Our Diabetes Research Matters project asked people living with diabetes and family members to help shape the future of diabetes research in Australia

Check out our blog for a summary
➡️ https://acbrd.org.au/2024/04/30/what-research-matters-to-people-with-diabetes-and-their-families/

You can also check out the website: www.diabetesresearchmatters.com

Diabetes Australia

What research matters to people with diabetes and their families? The ‘Diabetes Research Matters’ report has the answers By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott

It’s important that women with pre-existing diabetes get the support they need before & during pregnancy. But what should that support look like?

Check out our blog that sums up a recent publication in BMC by researchers at McMaster University (Canada)

What are the support needs of pregnant women living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes? By Alison Robinson

We support equitable access to treatment & technologies for all people with diabetes. Please join us in signing & sharing this T1D community driven petition calling for affordable access to Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) in Aus
➡️ https://chng.it/HYJhJKVJY5

Are you an adult living in Australia with type 1 diabetes and experience worry about hypos? We are looking for people to try out HypoPAST, a new online program developed by ACBRD, which aims to reduce your worries about hypos and teach you skills to prevent severe hypos.

To find out more about this research opportunity, visit https://acbrd.org.au/hypopast-rct/

We are excited to share a new publication about the Diabetes Research Matters Project 🎉

Australians with diabetes and family members raised and prioritised research topics they considered important for a better life with diabetes. These findings should inform funding bodies and researchers, to align future research and its communication with community needs
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40271-024-00688-5 🚨

Find out more about the project by reading the interactive report
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diabetesresearchmatters.com

Next week, ACBRD’s Dr Uffe Søholm will be presenting at the 3rd virtual Advances in Hypoglycaemia Scientific Conference

📣 Topic: Impact of hypoglycaemia on daily functioning
🗓 Date: 11 April 2024

Find out more and register: ihsgonline.com/advances-in-hypoglycaemia-scientific-conference/

Looking to improve the value of family mealtime in your home? ACBRD researchers have teamed up with mothers of young children, to develop strategies for reducing screen use during meals. Check out our blog to read about their experiences

How can we reduce screen use during meals? An Australian study explores the experiences of mothers with young children By Laura Jenkins

🎉Two of our papers are among the most-read in DiabeticMedicine
1️⃣ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dme.14944
2️⃣ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dme.14945