Living with diabetes can be a challenging and stressful experience. From monitoring blood sugar levels to managing medications and making lifestyle changes, diabetes management requires constant attention and effort. However, the emotional toll of diabetes is often overlooked, and many people with diabetes experience feelings of distress and burnout. Diabetes distress is a term used to describe the emotional burden of living with diabetes. It can manifest in a variety of ways, including anxiety, depression, frustration, and feelings of helplessness. Diabetes distress can be caused by a range o ..read more

Credited to the Block Dog Institute Source from Black Dog Institute Facebook page The post Black Dog Institute – Depression in Children appeared first on AH Diabetes ..read more

Lynne has recently come across a post written by Dr Ian Hickie regarding preventing burnt out. We think it may be a good read for most of us living in this stressful world. Click the link below Strategies to prevent burnt out Credited to Dr Ian Hickie The post Let’s talk about Burnt Out appeared first on AH Diabetes ..read more

I remember in university as a dietetics student it was so awkward for me to ask people about their bowel habits. What do you mean we have to talk about poo?! Well, did that change very quickly! Fast forward to clinic and here I am talking about poo almost every day. You would be surprised to know that your bowel habits can say a lot about your health and lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to go every single day to be “normal”. But yes, that would be great. So, what are some of the important things when it comes to being regular in the loo – fibre, fluid, and movement. And ..read more

Just wanna share a quick snapshot of our recent Healthy Living on a Budget program that was facilitated by our Dietitian Celia Innerarity (APD). If you missed out on our last program, we will have our next program in Booval (starting soon) and then another one in Warwick early next year. If you are interested, call us on 07 46462530 to register. The post Healthy Living on a Budget (Toowoomba) appeared first on AH Diabetes ..read more

written by Jaleesa Whitford RN CDE I first shared this piece in 2017 but thought it would be fitting to re-share as we begin 2021’s National Diabetes Week, with this year’s theme around the ‘Heads Up on Diabetes’ campaign and the challenges related to diabetes-related stigma. Diabetes is very much a physiological health condition where the body becomes resistant to the production of insulin OR insulin production is non-existent. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, which helps to regulate Blood Glucose Levels (BGLs) and without this essential hormone, BGLs run too high, disabling bo ..read more

This one may be a good one to share with your families and friends! Diabetes Etiquette The post Diabetes Etiquette – for those who are not living with diabetes appeared first on AH Diabetes ..read more

Sources: from JDRF. Below are some strategies that are suggested to help coping with diabetes burnout. The post Strategies to cope with Diabetes Burnout appeared first on AH Diabetes ..read more

Source: from Diabetes Queensland Today is the first day of the National Diabetes Week 2021. The topic for this year is “Heads Up” which focuses on the mental and emotional health of people living with diabetes, including discussing diabetes stigma. We at AH Diabetes want to give a huge shout out to our patients. We love you, we salute you and we support you. In this week, we are going to use Facebook and our website as a way to provide some resources that may help you to address your emotional health. Stay tune! #NDW2021 https://www.diabetesqld.org.au/news/national-diabetes-week-2021 ..read more

After all the rain we got in Ipswich, I was doing some gardening and mowing the grass today. As I was mowing, I thought what should I have for morning tea? Coffee and cake just came to my mind. So just wanting to share, how much mowing I need to do to burn off those calories from the cake and my favourite latte. The post Snack wise – series 3 appeared first on AH Diabetes ..read more