Welcome to the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group (PSAD)
We are an international network of researchers, clinicians and people with diabetes who are focused on advancing our understanding of the psychological, social and behavioural aspects of diabetes.

About us
Through research and advocacy we aim to stimulate communication about and improve the quality of psychosocial research in diabetes.
Become a member
Our members benefit from a range of opportunities and activities to develop their professional networks and enhance their careers.
Upcoming events
Registration is now open for our next annual science meeting in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on 14-16 May 2025.
News highlights
- Member-only event: PSAD BRIDGE virtual meetingMembers are invited to attend a a virtual event with speakers from the PSAD study group and the BRIDGE (Behavioral Research In Diabetes Group Exchange) groupContinue reading “Member-only event: PSAD BRIDGE virtual meeting”
- PSAD Symposium at EASD 2024Join us at the 60th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes for a pre-conference symposium exploring the role of psychology in relation to diabetes technology.
- Meet the people working to dismantle diabetes stigmaDiaTribe interviewed PSAD chair Jane Speight and Treasurer Debbie Cooke