This World Diabetes Day (WDD) Diabetes Victoria is reminding the community that wellbeing is at the heart of diabetes care and management. Wellbeing is the global theme for WDD, aligned with the International Diabetes Federation.
Mr Glen Noonan, Diabetes Victoria CEO explains, “Diabetes is a relentless condition that impacts every part of a person’s life, so access to the right tools and support is vital.”
“This WDD, we are shining a light on support programs and resources to help people focus on their wellbeing as a part of their diabetes management,” he says.
People living with diabetes must be resilient, organised, and responsible, which impacts on both their physical and mental wellbeing. On average, they will spend eight hours every year with a health professional, while managing the condition themselves for the remaining 8,752 hours of the year.
