One in Four: Living with Diabetes

Diabetes burnout is a surprisingly common condition and can cover a gamut of emotions from anxiety and irritability to indifference, fear and depression. Linda Farrugia from Diabetes Qualified talks to Dr Vered Gordon, a GP and the General Practice Education Program Developer at the Black Dog Institute. They discuss the importance of emotional wellbeing, how to recognise diabetes burnout, ideas and strategies for coping and where to get support.

Katie Alison, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Dr Lisa Robins, Clinical Psychologist discuss Diabulimia is - the intentional misuse of insulin for weight loss. Diabulimia is a treatable condition but it is different from traditional eating disorders and needs to be treated so. If you, or someone you care for, is showing signs of an eating disorder this episode will direct you to available help.

Is there a special diet for people with diabetes? Can you eat fruit when you have diabetes? Should you cut out all carbs? Accredited Practising Dietitians Mellissa Hay and Kate Gudorf from Diabetes NSW & ACT explore food myths and answer your most frequently-asked questions.

What is the NDSS? Why should you register and what programs and services are available to you? Credentialled Diabetes Educator, Angela Blair, talks to Mark Bennett, NDSS Helpline Team Leader about the support services the NDSS provides. Whether you are managing pre diabetes, type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes this episode gives you the low down what the NDSS can offer you.

HbA1c, blood glucose levels, cholesterol (lipids), kidney function tests... the list goes on. Why do you need these tests and what do they tell you about your diabetes? Credentialled Diabetes Educators Carolien Koreneff and Angela Blair discuss the tests taken at both diagnosis and post diagnosis.

Angela Blair, Credentialled Diabetes Educator, talks to Sue Ellen, who has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. They discuss her diagnosis and Angela answers some of Sue Ellen’s questions and concerns on topics such as metformin, insulin, blood glucose levels, diet and more.