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-+*We speak to lots of people living with body image problems and eating disorders – both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Many people with type 2 diabetes struggle with binge eating and body image issues; people with type 1 diabetes have double the rates of eating disorders and find that the issues of weight…

-+*Here is an excerpt from our current newsletter http://www.diabetescounselling.com.au/communicate/newsletter.html We get many people contacting us for personal counselling and support. Often people have similar concerns and stories. We will share some of these with you each edition. We welcome your feedback and comments which we will also publish in the newsletter. QUESTION “I have had…

-+*Imagine a 12 year old girl, on the edge of adolesence, growing up, waiting for boyfriends, dreams, plans and ideals. Imagine a 12 year old girl who loves babies, who really wants babies and a family, as part of those dreams. Enter type 1 diabetes. Idyllic childhood shattered. Imagine a 12 year old girl told…

-+*“But you don’t look like a diabetic” (and what exactly would a diabetic look LIKE??); “Can you eat that?” (well can YOU, or more to the point SHOULD you?); “Oh you must have the bad diabetes” (Is there a GOOD kind???); “oh you are being very naughty having that cake/biscuit/chocolate/treat” (what would YOU know?); “If…

-+*Here is a media release from one of our Ambassadors Jack Perkins Oh and see more about our Diabetes Counsellors and Ambassadors here http://www.diabetescounselling.com.au/support/counsellor.html 14th March, 2010 MEDIA RELEASE Jack Perkins secures two podium finishes in Aussie Racing Car debut On the Wednesday morning of the “Clipsal 500”, Jack Perkins never thought he would be…