People with diabetes have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and diabetes-related distress. That is why some diabetes specialists regularly include a social worker or psychologist as part of your…
People with diabetes have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and diabetes-related distress. That is why some diabetes specialists regularly include a social worker or psychologist as part of your…
Teenagers face real issues daily as this is the most awkward growth stage in their lives. Their bodies are undergoing major internal and external changes which can lead to struggles.…
The advent of the female liberation movement and the resultant campaign to empower women has gained momentum over the last few years, to the exclusion of their male counterparts in…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 10–20% of adolescents globally experience mental health conditions, yet these remain underdiagnosed and undertreated (2014). Globally, depression is the fourth leading…
Health is not simply the absence of disease but complete physical, mental and social well-being. Children and adolescents who suffer from mental illness are usually hidden away from the public…
MYTH: Insulin will make me gain a lot of weight. FACT: The benefit of helping to manage your blood sugar with insulin outweighs the risk of some weight gain. Some…
MYTH: Insulin causes atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and high blood pressure. FACT: Insulin does not cause these problems, and adhering to prescribed medications can actually help reduce the risk…
QUESTION: Not sure where to start…? ANSWER: Aim for a portion no bigger than a quarter of a 9-inch plate. MYTH: Can you catch diabetes from someone else? FACT: No.…