Online Treatment for Depression for People with Diabetes 1 August 2014 The value of an internet – treatment program for people with depression and living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes is being explored by researchers from St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. They are currently seeking participants Australia-wide. The program provides clinician-guided, proven internet-based learning to treat depression by helping individuals understand, manage and change thoughts and actions. It involves completing 6 lessons over ten weeks at no charge to participants. If you are living with diabetes (type 1 or 2) and depression, a computer with internet access and a printer, and are 18 years or over, this may be the program for you. For further information, please use the contact details and links below. Brochure Phone: (02) 8382 1400 Website: www.virtualclinic.org.au
News 20 July 2026 Response to media reports from 60 Minutes, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age regarding regulation of diabetes technologies The safety of people living with diabetes must always come first. For many Australians, technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors are essential tools that help prevent dangerous high and low blood glucose levels, reduce the daily burden of living with diabetes and improve long-term health outcomes. For some individuals they can be life-changing or even life-saving. Continue Reading
Media releases 12 July 2026 Champion basketballer Lara McSpadden takes Australia’s diabetes message to the Commonwealth Games As Australian basketball star Lara McSpadden prepares to fly to Glasgow to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games, she is... Continue Reading
Blog 27 May 2026 How diabetes, depression, anxiety, and medicines are connected People with diabetes can be depressed or anxious more often than people without diabetes. Studies show that when you have diabetes, you are almost twice as likely to be depressed, regardless of the type of diabetes. Continue Reading
