Successful Diabetes

Juice and shakes not necessarily needed. Some good tips here and easy recipes (not sure a burger will be needed either!) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/…/Dr-Michae l-Mosley-diabetes-di…

Interesting stuff! wishing ongoing success to all involved, especially the 2 recipients! https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-4547363 6

Really pleased to have contributed some opinion pieces about language and diabetes into the mix. #languagematters so much! http://www.successfuldiabetes.com/…/206 -more-language-matte…

Dr Jen being inspiring again! Take a look at this page if you are feeling 'weighed down' by weight issues & see if she can help :)

Sharing this moving and powerful testimony about the very important issue of Diabetes Stigma. Do these stories resonate? thanks to The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes for creating this and for all they do to research and draw attention to it

A lot going on for diabetes in Australia, much that we can (and have) learned from. Have a browse at this summary from The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes

Interesting results with useful messages about types of protein and fats for health...but not without controversy! What is the best option? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-4519547 4

More help and information from Dr Jen in person on Friday!

If you're struggling with your weight and want it to be different, maybe this might help :)

A useful study, with pointers to how getting enough & how much physical activity can help mental health, while overdoing it could be detrimental. A social element seems important too https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-4511660 7

Definitely multifactorial, but at least some progress being made eg removing sugary/fatty snacks from checkouts? Hopefully it will last. The myth that eating healthily is expensive needs to be tackled, too. The Daily Mile in schools as pioneered in Scotland might also help https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-4492689 3

Another #languagematters update. Very pleased to have had the chance to 'spread the word' via this opinion piece in Nursing Times. You're welcome to have your opinions too! https://www.nursingtimes.net/…/why-lang uag…/7025341.article…#

Very pleased and proud to have been involved in writing 'Language Matters', published today! Hope it will contribute to ever more positive and human conversations in diabetes care #languagematters http://www.successfuldiabetes.com/…/203 -language-matters-ne…

Calling UK people living with diabetes (including parents, carers & your good selves!). Here's your chance to give your views about meds and devices you use everyday - directly to the designers and researchers. Survey now open! For all the details & how to take part http://www.successfuldiabetes.com/…/ite m/202-give-your-views

Can one size fit all when it comes to diabetes? Our latest blog explores http://successfuldiabetes.blogspot.co.uk/ …/one-size-doesnt-…

Sometimes feel overwhelmed by how you feel about diabetes? mindfulness could help in these moments. Some useful advice from our friends at the The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes https://acbrd.org.au/…/the-4-step-mindf ulness-practice-for…/

What do you think about the medications and devices that you use to care for diabetes - or that of your child or someone else? Here's the chance to have your say, direct to the designers and researchers! http://www.successfuldiabetes.com/…/ite m/202-give-your-views

In case it's useful to look at your weight in relation to others locally and nationally. Are these helpful messages, would you say? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43697948

It's (Type 2) diabetes prevention week! Here's all the info on how you can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, and if you're diagnosed with pre-diabetes, all about the 'Healthier You' programme. Please help spread the word Please note: Type 1 diabetes is not currently preventable, please use Type 2 when discussing prevention #languagematters https://www.diabetes.org.uk/preven…/dia betes-prevention-week