Diabetes Psychology Services | Medical company
Diabetes Psychology Services
Phone: 0412 987 544
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25.01.2022 Presenting our study on Diabetes Language today at the ADA 2019 #ADA2019 in San Francisco - here's data showing that the most distressing diabetes-related words/phrases are about the long-term complications for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Not surprising. BUT, these words are commonly used by national diabetes organisations in media directed to people living with diabetes (Beeney & Fynes-Clinton, Clinical Diabetes 2019) without the helpful information to unde...rstand risk and how to reduce it. We have more work to do Researching Media + Communication in Diabetes (ReMinD)
25.01.2022 Helpful article explaining why many of us are feeling tired during this pandemic
23.01.2022 Wise words from Dr Mary de Groot, ADA President Health Care & Education, on the central role of behavior & psychological factors in diabetes care. Congratulations to her on a stellar presidential address!
20.01.2022 Our latest research, thanks to funding from the ADEA Research Foundation and Medical Psychology Services. Poster presentation at the #ADA2019 American Diabetes Association conference, showing how people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes respond emotionally to specific Diabetes Language #languagematters Complications related words the most distressing, which is not a surprise. ... Hoping these findings will be useful in shaping better communication!
20.01.2022 Good news! Our Diabetes Psychologist Dr Linda Beeney is resuming face-to-face sessions in Sydney from next week! A few appointments still available at RPAH Medical Centre, Newtown and Southern Endocrine in Sutherland. Contact us via the website medicalpsychologyservices.com.au or phone/SMS 0412987544
20.01.2022 Terrific podcast dealing with mental health issues, great advice on being honest and open about emotional issues Lots of gems - Say 'thank you' instead of 'sorry' next time you share your distress with someone
19.01.2022 It's R U OK Day. Remember, it is always okay to reach out for help and support, whether its from someone you trust or a medical professional. You can also find... helpful resources such as Straight to the Point & Teen Toolkit to help navigate through life with T1D on https://jdrf.org.au/ or join online communities like the T1D Connect Facebook groups that provide a safe and supportive space for you to discuss everyday challenges. If you think someone around you is struggling right now, try and take the time today to ask them if theyre okay Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ for more info and resources. See more
19.01.2022 We're living through uncertain, scary times. Here are some tips from the ABC's own Dr Norman Swan about how to look after yourself and your neighbour.
16.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that the very first pilots with insulin-treated diabetes have been cleared by the FAA for commercial flight. Today is a historic day.... Introducing Pietro Marsala, diabetes warrior, and now, eligible commercial pilot. Read more about how the ADA advocated for this change, here: bit.ly/2rNFdaB
14.01.2022 Some good news - Medicare will extend rebates for psychology consultations via TeleHealth till 31st March 2021 Diabetes Psychology is pleased to be able to continue providing phone/video support to people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes across Australia Contact us to arrange a session with our Diabetes Psychologist Dr Linda Beeney
13.01.2022 Today we are one step closer to gaining affordable access to CGM and Flash Glucose monitoring for all people with type 1 diabetes. Big thanks to all the organis...ations who have worked so hard on this including the Australian Diabetes Society, Australian Diabetes Educators Association, JDRF Australia Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group-APEG, Diabetes Queensland, Diabetes NSW & ACT, Diabetes Victoria and Diabetes Tasmania. And big thanks to all the people with diabetes and their families and supporters who wrote letters, met with their MPs, spoke to the media and generally did the hard work of raising awareness. In 2016, there were no subsidies to help people with type 1 diabetes access CGM. Fast forward four years and the Australian Government has expanded free access to CGM three times. Half of all Australians with type 1 diabetes can now access CGM and flash glucose monitoring technology. For free. But there are still thousands of Australians who cant use CGM or flash because they cant afford it. Thats why we will keep working with Australia's diabetes communicating, advocating until all Australians with diabetes who need it have affordable access. #fightforflash #cgmforall #wearenotdoneyet
13.01.2022 'Some Diabetes Words Really DO Hurt' - our recent study success relied on a wonderful team of people. Thanks to you all for all your contributions
12.01.2022 Some important information about psychology services and coronavirus anxiety from the Australian Psychology Society (APS)
12.01.2022 If people have unopened, no longer required, insulin with at least 4 months expiry date left on it, they can donate it to Insulin for Life Australia by posting ...it to: Insulin for Life PO Box 2010 Bakery Hill 3354 Ballarat Victoria For large amount (on a parcel up to 20 kg) a free Return Postage Label can be requested from Neil Donelan by emailing him on [email protected]. Parcels can be sent from any Australia Post Office in Australia at no cost as long as the label is attached. For more information or queries please send an email to [email protected] or visit the website at https://www.insulinforlife.org.au/index.php/contact.
11.01.2022 Dr Linda Beeney explores issues diabetes educators and health professionals face surrounding psychological health & emotional well-being of their clients. Listen to the podcast - https://soundcloud.com/adeapodc/linda-beeny-podcast/s-VGzR2 Diabetes Psychology Services
11.01.2022 A helpful piece from the ABC. It's normal to feel anxious and stressed at the moment. Diabetes Psychology Services is open and continuing to offer psychological support via telehealth. Take good care of yourselves at this time and always...
10.01.2022 In case you missed it or havent had a chance to do this yet: The Department of Health is seeking input from Australians with diabetes and other members of the ...community impacted by diabetes on additional types of products that could be considered for subsidisation under the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) to support people to self-manage their condition. The survey is open until Sunday, 25th August 2019. You can find more information and add your response to the survey here: https://consultations.health.gov.au/pharmaceutical-acces// See more
10.01.2022 Professor Kim Donaghue is a paediatric endocrinologist at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and President of the International Society of Paediatric and Adole...scent Diabetes. In this video she talks about some of the early evidence coming from China and Italy about COVID-19 and children with T1D. She also explains the importance of staying on top of diabetes management in case of any illness. See more
10.01.2022 Blood glucose levels are only part of the day to day impact for people with T1D. Many of our researchers are looking at how T1D treatments and technology impact... not only physical health, but their mental health as well. Dr Sybil McAuley runs a clinical trial of a new closed-loop insulin delivery system, and is looking at how the technology affects the lives of older adults with T1D everything from their glucose levels to their anxiety levels, sleep patterns and psychological wellbeing. We talked to Sybil to learn a bit more about her work, why she chose to work in T1D research and how she sees it progressing over the next few years. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3iLiFNJ
09.01.2022 Dear members, we are seeking two consumer representatives to sit in our 2020 Australasian Diabetes Congress Program Organising Committee. In particular, we are ...seeking Expressions of Interest for consumer reps to sit in the NDIS panel and Older people with diabetes panel. Please submit your applications to [email protected]. See more
09.01.2022 Great to see National Diabetes Week 2020 is focused on Mental Health! Our Diabetes Psychologist Dr Linda Beeney is available to help with Diabetes Distress, Burnout, Fear of Complications, and the other ways type 1 and type 2 diabetes impacts our emotional and mental well-being. Contact us to arrange an appointment - in person or via TeleHealth
08.01.2022 Our new online Diabetes Psychology Services brochure Introducing Dr Linda Beeney, Diabetes Psychologist Private practice locations and contact information
08.01.2022 This year's theme for National Diabetes Week is diabetes and mental health. We look at how diabetes affects the mental well-being of Rachel, mother of 9-year-old daughter with type 1 diabetes. #NDW2020 #diabetesmentalhealth
06.01.2022 Saturday November 14 is #WorldDiabetesDay. This Year’s theme, the #Nurse and Diabetes, highlights the important role that all nurses have in caring for people w...ith diabetes. We value the contribution all nurses make to the person with diabetes, their families and carers through diabetes management and care. Nurses play an integral role in education and referral to CDEs when required, to ensure the best possible outcomes for the person with diabetes. We encourage all nurses to refer to the newly developed National Diabetes Nursing Education Framework and to seek support from a CDE to ensure their practice is evidenced based and contemporary. #ADEAWDD
06.01.2022 Tele Health consultations now available with Diabetes Psychologist - Dr Linda Beeney! Medicare has new COVID-19 arrangements in place to assist people with chronic health conditions to access psychological support, with a GP referral under a Mental Health Care Plan You are welcome to contact us to discuss making an appointment - flexible times available
06.01.2022 Type1Screen is a new Australian & NZ program offering free type 1 diabetes (T1D) risk screening to those aged 2-30 years who have ANY family history of T1D. To ...take part, download & sign the consent form from the website & send it to [email protected] - https://type1screen.org/get-involved/ See more
06.01.2022 Diabetes Distress IS real - it's not the same as depression and needs a different approach. Our diabetes psychologist Dr Linda Beeney has extensive clinical experience and skills in treating Diabetes Distress and the other psychological complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Consultations available in person or via TeleHealth!... Great to see the focus on Mental Health during this National Diabetes Week.
05.01.2022 Delighted to have our ReMinD Program research featured at the Australasian Diabetes Congress in Sydney last week! We showed that Diabetes Complications Language generates the highest distress levels and requires serious attention. Thanks to the ADEA Research Foundation and Medical Psychology Services for funding the study!... You can see my full talk on the ADEA FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ADEAAUS/videos/2422941887765583/UzpfSTQ3OTM3MjczMjEzODMxNDoyMzkzMDcyODM0MTAxNjE4/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBc_fBSQ5vKdNLLb9uGg9CYBLCrZJAxDan_PzyivOhEHBMhJrQtTQW5sJedyDHU8bdaSResyMrXeip5
05.01.2022 In 1940, newly-wed Victor and Eva Saxl fled to Shanghai to escape the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. But just one year later, Eva was diagnosed with type 1 ...diabetes. And as World War II continued, the pharmacies in Shanghai closed, leaving Eva without any safe access to insulin. The only other alternative at this time was getting insulin via the black market, but this was often an extremely dangerous option. Armed with some medical books and a will to survive, Victor and Eva took matters into their own hands and decided to run a few experiments of their own. After getting access to a small laboratory and some scientific equipment, Victor and Eva made their first batch of homemade insulin. Despite the risks, Eva volunteered to test it herself, and incredibly, the insulin worked without causing any side effects. After seeing the success of their makeshift batch, Victor ran the remaining insulin to a nearby hospital where two patients lay near death in diabetic comas. After receiving the insulin, both were able to recover. Following their success, the Saxls began to produce insulin for people with diabetes in the Shanghai Ghetto - helping over 400 people survive between 1941 and 1945. A story of incredible ingenuity, against all the odds.
04.01.2022 Type 1 diabetes doesnt discriminate. Every day, 7 people will be diagnosed with this lifelong disease. A journey many of you have experienced. Thats 7 familie...s whose lives will be changed forever. The Whittaker familys 7-year-old son Walker was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in January last year. It was incredibly difficult and heartbreaking for the family to accept his diagnosis. With JDRF Australia on their side, the Whittakers have been provided with much-needed comfort in their time of need. For 24 hours only, on 11 June, your support of JDRF Australia will be matched. There is no greater opportunity to change a life than this! Donate at www.charidy.com/jdrf on or before 11 June to ensure your impact is doubled and help change lives.
04.01.2022 Here at Diabetes Psychology Services we take Diabetes Distress (DD) seriously. Diabetes Distress refers to the emotional reactions, worries and fears we have to the stresses of living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Distress is common AND important. Feeling burnt out, frustrated and burdened by diabetes can affect how well you feel able to take care of yourself. The Diabetes Distress scale is a useful tool to see how much of a burden diabetes is placing on you rig...ht now. Our friends and colleagues at the BDI have come up with an online tool to do just this - Simply go to https://diabetesdistress.org/learn-about-dd to take the survey and see how distressed you are. The good news there are effective psychological approaches to help manage Diabetes Distress! Dr Linda Beeney (PhD) is a diabetes psychologist who specializes in helping individuals, couples, parents and families to reduce DD and make diabetes care less of a burden. Contact Linda via our website contact page http://www.medicalpsychologyservices.com.au/contact or see the contact details on the DPS brochure post. We would be delighted to help you. Don't let Diabetes Distress hold you back!
03.01.2022 Dealing with Diabetes Burnout? Diabetes Distress? Need some help to sort out what's in your head? FaceTime or phone sessions are available with Diabetes Psychologist, Dr Linda Beeney! ... Flexible times available 0412 987 544 ** We hope to be back in Sydney for in person consultations in June! Newtown | Sutherland | Hornsby | Pennant Hills
03.01.2022 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was two years old. My mum regularly sent photos to my dad who was working in Kenya at the time. After seeing a phot...o of me he replied: Whatever is wrong with Pete? I was normally a very smiley and happy child. I was fortunate to be referred to Dr R.D. Lawrence, who co-founded Diabetes UK. Dr Lawrence nearly died from type 1 himself in 1921, when it was an outright killer. He was saved by the development of the wonder drug insulin in 1922 and devoted his life to diabetes. My parents were wonderful at making sure type 1 didnt stop me from doing anything. They played an enormous part in giving me a great start in days when so little support was available. They became real experts and always encouraged me to be independent. I remember them getting me to inject into an orange, and draw up insulin into a syringe at a young age. We even returned to Kenya in 1957, a few months after my diagnosis. One of my treasured letters from R.D. Lawrence explains my diabetes to the healthcare team in Kenya. I love the reference to occasional blood sugar tests at the end. We do them several times each day now but used to have to wait about a week for blood sugar results to come through. The first needles I had were used for long periods until they started to blunt, which meant they often became more painful. Some people even used to sharpen their needles. Every Saturday morning mum would boil my syringes and needles for 10 minutes and replace the methylated spirit they were kept in. We changed to surgical spirit in the late 50s, but I still hate the smell of them both! I still remember how much I hated having serious hypos. I hated coming round to crowds of children looking on - it was so embarrassing. I didnt want to stand out so only told my close friends about my diabetes. They kept it to themselves and would look out for me. When I was in my thirties, the equipment available changed. For the first time, I had blood testing strips and Novopens for injecting insulin. We were even encouraged to cut each test strip in half to double the number of tests we could do, to save money. In the early to mid-1990s I started using a blood glucose meter which made life so much easier and was a big step forward in keeping a record of your blood glucose control. Data could even be saved onto a PC, which at the time felt extraordinary! In 2015, I started using an insulin pump after approximately 85,000 injections. Its amazing technology but not perhaps the enormous improvement I was expecting. Its quite hard being attached 24/7 but my control is so much improved compared to in my childhood days. Its great that the CGM sensor will transmit directly to the pump and warn me if things go wrong. If you have type 1, I urge you to get to know other people and families. I missed out on that support for years, and my control probably suffered as a result. I just muddled through. And when things went wrong I missed out on having someone to reassure me. You also have to learn to accept the condition, and to get on and make type 1 fit into your life. Take a real interest in your condition - but dont panic when things dont go quite to plan. Even now, there is misunderstanding about the condition. I still have people say to me You dont look the sort when I tell them I have type 1 diabetes. It frustrates me, but you just have to keep educating people. Over the last 60 years Ive done everything I can to lead a full and exciting life. Im delighted to be involved in the planning for a new Diabetes UK Medallists group on Facebook for those whove had diabetes for over 50 years. Being able to connect online and chat about our diabetes history is really important - even after many decades with diabetes, we can learn from each other and offer each other support. I hope that once the group has established itself, we can inspire and support others at the start of their diabetes journeys. - Peter Davies, whos lived with type 1 diabetes for over 60 years
02.01.2022 TrialNet Study: Teplizumab delays type 1 diabetes in high risk patients for an average of 2 years. (ADA 2019)
01.01.2022 On the 7th November 1920 exactly one hundred years ago a Canadian surgeon named Frederick Banting paid a visit to scientist John Macleod. He wanted his help... to figure out how to remove insulin from a pancreas, so that it could be used as a treatment for diabetes. They put their minds together and began to work on a plan that was to lead to the discovery of a treatment that would save the lives of millions of people living with diabetes over the next century. Insulin. Their work continues to change lives, and inspires our ongoing commitment to research into treatments and cures for people living with diabetes. This World Diabetes Day, and throughout the month of November, we’ll be celebrating the amazing things that can happen when we work together. Read more about how far we’ve come since Banting and Macleod made their discovery: http://orlo.uk/odGoK #WorldDiabetesDay #AllTogether
