Do you need support?
At times managing diabetes can be stressful. Living with diabetes and managing it well can involve a lot of thinking, planning and problem solving. It can take a toll on a person’s emotional well-being. It’s not surprising that many people living with diabetes – as well as those who care for someone with diabetes – sometimes feel overwhelmed, sad, frustrated or burned out.
It is understandable to feel this way too. Sometimes, nothing seems to go right. Sometimes, it can be hard to focus on other aspects of life, like work or school, and family or friends.
It can also be hard to feel confident when others don’t really understand what you are going through, especially if you feel they are judging you for having diabetes or for the way you are managing it.
The important thing to know is that support is available. You don’t have to feel that you are not coping by asking for help. This is an important way of coping.
Local support is available
To connect with your state or territory diabetes organisation and access services in your community:
Diabetes Australia
Healthy Living NT
Diabetes WA
Diabetes SA
Diabetes Victoria
Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia
Diabetes Australia
Get help and more information
If you or someone you know needs help, talk to your doctor or other health professional about getting the right advice and support.
You can also contact:
- Beyond Blue or call 1300 22 4636
- Black Dog Institute or call 02 9382 2991
- Lifeline or call 13 11 14
Source: National Diabetes Services Scheme; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes; Diabetes Australia
Heads Together
Join us for a conversation with real people sharing their experiences of the mental and emotional health challenges of diabetes and how they manage them.
It’s all part of rethinking diabetes.
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
7:00 – 8:30 pm (AEST)