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
Getting 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. For further information contact:
- Beyondblue or call them on 1300 22 4636
- Black Dog Institute or call them on 02 9382 2991
- Lifeline or call them on 13 11 14
- SANE Guide to Good Mental Health for people affected by diabetes – Diabetes Australia and SANE Australia have developed a booklet on depression and mental illness specifically for people with diabetes. To download a copy of ‘The SANE Guide to Good Mental Health for people affected by diabetes’ click here
Source: National Diabetes Services Scheme; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes; Diabetes Australia
Heads Together
Do you want to take part in Australia’s biggest online discussion about mental health and diabetes.
Join us for Heads Together – a conversation with real people sharing real experiences about mental health and diabetes.
People will be sharing their thoughts and experiences of life with diabetes as well as answering your questions – don’t miss out!
Let’s get our heads together and talk mental health and diabetes.
Visit our Facebook page on 7:30pm EST, Wednesday 15th July 2020 and help spread the word.
Almost half of people with
diabetes experienced a mental health challenge in the last year.
Supported by Sanofi