Peer support can take many forms, including a casual conversation with a peer to a formal, face-to-face, structured group. Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, exhausting or lead to feelings of isolation or loneliness. Peer support can be a great source of comfort and support and can help you sort through complicated feelings. Peer support brings people with similar experiences together Peer support can provide support through your diabetes journey, at key transition points like when diabetes first occurs, when changing medications or starting insulin or at other key life stages. Peer support may become an important tool in your diabetes management toolbox, helping you find “lifehacks” to make living with diabetes easier. Peer support should never replace health professional advice. Read more about peer support in our fact sheets. Adjusting to life with diabetes fact sheet A diagnosis of diabetes can come as a shock. First reactions may be disbelief, sadness, anger or self-blame. Usually, these feelings ease after a while and diabetes becomes part of life. Download now Free access to diabetes programs Find and register for upcoming diabetes face-to-face and online programs. You can also call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700 or contact your local diabetes organisation (NDSS Agent). There are lots of ways to access peer support Find a face-to-face or online peer support groups. Perhaps you would like to read shared stories from people with similar experiences. Find peer support groups Meet peers at NDSS programs NDSS programs are a great way to connect with others living with diabetes. These programs help you learn to live well with diabetes. Register for a diabetes program
