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Research Round-Up: Issue 76 (March)

Our monthly e-newsletter keeps you up to date with the research activities of the ACBRD and also highlights new behavioural and psychosocial research in diabetes from around the world.

What are people discussing about #OpenAPS on Twitter?

A study by US researchers examines Twitter conversations about a do-it-yourself (DIY) open source artificial pancreas systems (OpenAPS)
 
From Oz with Love: 'Diabetes and Emotional Health' crosses the world to the UK! 

The launch of the Diabetes UK adaptation of an important resource for health professionals 
 
New NDSS resource: Caring for someone with Diabetes 

The ACBRD has worked with Diabetes Australia to produce a new resource designed to support the family and friends of people living with diabetes 
Interested in taking part in research

Do you live in Melbourne and have type 2 diabetes? Take part in the PREDICT study to help us better understand the complications of T2D, and find ways of reducing their development
 
Are you pregnant now or have been pregnant in the last 12 months and are you living with diabetes? We're interested in your experiences and preferences of glucose monitoring! 
 
What affects the uptake of eye checks among young adults with type 2 diabetes?
 
An invited review published by the ACBRD investigates the clinical and psychosocial factors influencing this important aspect of diabetes self-care
Diabetes UK Research Workshop on Mental Well-being: London, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2019

An interactive 2-day workshop designed to challenge conventional thinking, discuss the obstacles and identify potential steps forward
 
Diabetes Australia launches new KeepSight program

Around half of the 1.3 million Australians with diabetes are missing out on regular eye checks, which are an important way to avoid preventable vision loss. That's why KeepSight has been developed - to make it easier for people to get their eyes checked. KeepSight is a new national eye check reminder program for Australians with diabetes. Registration takes just a few minutes online. Then, Diabetes Australia will act as your personal assistant, sending you helpful reminders when its time to get an eye check. You can read more about it here and register here
Local and international events.

The ACBRD team speak at many conferences and seminars to promote the role of psychology in living with diabetes
 
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes is the first national research centre internationally, dedicated to investigating the behavioural, psychological and social aspects of living with diabetes. The Centre’s focus is improving the quality of life of all people with diabetes and their families. The Centre, established in 2010, is a partnership for better health between Diabetes Victoria and Deakin University 
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