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The stigma of diabetes is when people are blamed for having diabetes, or any of the things that come along with managing diabetes, such as using medication or having low or high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It may also be blame or judgement about the choices they make in their lives, like food and exercise.
Diabetes may not be something that people can avoid developing, and in the case of Type 1 diabetes, definitely not! Either way, the judgment does more harm than good.
Diabetes brings quite a mental burden, just imagine having to think about medication, what you eat and what you do throughout every day, as well as juggling health appointments and the stress of possible longer-term complications. So not only is it important to avoid the blame and judgement, but also remember the load that diabetes brings, and this is true for everyone, health workers as well as those close to anyone with diabetes.
Our Diet and Nutrition support is provided by registered practising dieticians and our Counselling services are available for people of all ages.
Congratulations to Occupational Therapy student Dana-Quyen Thanh Do on receiving the Connect Health & Community Award at the Monash University MNHS Student Awards.
Read MoreFollowing the voluntary amalgamation of Central Bayside Community Health Services, Connect Health & Community and Star Health, Better Health Network today announced Janice Munt as the organisation’s inaugural Chairperson and Damian Ferrie as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read MoreConnect Health & Community is pleased to announce the name and brand of the new organisation that will be formed from our amalgamation with Star Health and Central Bayside Health Services.
Read MoreSpeech pathologists provide assessment and management of communication, swallowing and feeding difficulties.
Read MoreWe have been offering safe and quality door-to-door transport options to our community since 1975.
Read MoreWe provide Occupational Therapy to help children, adults and those experiencing mental health issues, to achieve their full potential.
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