Develop psychosocial research in diabetes

More research must be conducted in the field of diabetes to demonstrate the health and economic benefits to society of improved psychosocial and behavioural care. A better understanding is required of the effective approaches to support self-care and thus enhance the quality of life of people with diabetes.

Research and knowledge, including the findings of feasibility studies and best-practice pilots, must be shared between healthcare disciplines and across geographic boundaries. This will enable the formation on a sustainable platform of knowledge of new strategies and approaches.

International diabetes psychology research groups:

PSAD - The PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes study group is an official study group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). The group has been exclusively supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk during the past decade.

EDID - The European Depression in Diabetes Research consortium comprises multidisciplinary groups of European scientists who have joined forces to enhance understanding and knowledge of clinical depression. EDID was initiated with Novo Nordisk as part of DAWN  

RE-AIM framework for research which is adopted by the DAWN programme

ASPRID - The Australasian Society for Psychological Research in Diabetes