While your diabetes may not go away, there are steps that you can take to build up resilience so that you don’t get burned …
Emotional Effects
Diabetes can take its toll on emotional well-being, while negative emotions can take their toll on blood glucose control. Find tips on managing stress, dealing with depression, finding support groups and more.
Extinguishing Diabetes Burnout
Discover ways to turn down the heat from diabetes by preventing and managing signs of diabetes burnout… Read More “Extinguishing Diabetes Burnout”
Dealing With Diabetes Stigma
Researchers report that up to two-thirds of people with type 1 and one half of people with type 2 experience diabetes stigma… Read More “Dealing With Diabetes Stigma”
Seven Easy Ways to De-Stress and Feel Better Fast
Are there safe, easy, and effective ways to ward off stress? Yes! Keep an open mind and try different ways to find what works for you. Here’s how… Read More “Seven Easy Ways to De-Stress and Feel Better Fast”
How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Can Affect Diabetes
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, for short, affects about 5% of adults in the U.S. What exactly is SAD, and how might it impact people who have diabetes? Read More “How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Can Affect Diabetes”
Time to Focus on Emotional Health
Many people don’t realize just how important emotional well-being is for overall health. Not paying attention to your emotional well-being can lead to some serious health problems… Read More “Time to Focus on Emotional Health”
Stopping Stress Eating in Its Tracks
If you find yourself frequently turning to food for comfort when times are tough, read on to find ideas to try to help you end emotional eating… Read More “Stopping Stress Eating in Its Tracks”
Adaptogens for Stress Relief
What are adaptogens and are they something you should try? Read More “Adaptogens for Stress Relief”
Beat Holiday Blues
The holiday season can be far from a holiday; it can be stressful, especially for those trying to manage their weight. Try these tips to beat holiday blues… Read More “Beat Holiday Blues”
Mental Wellness in Diabetes
You are in charge of your own well-being — including your mental health. Try these approaches for maintaining mental wellness in diabetes… Read More “Mental Wellness in Diabetes”
Mental Wellness in Diabetes
Your thoughts, feelings and beliefs affect your happiness and health—especially if you’re dealing with a chronic illness… Read More “Mental Wellness in Diabetes”