Our mental health is intrinsically linked with our physical health; when we have a change in one domain, we experience a shift in the other. Getting a diagnosis of diabetes can result in a range of emotions, especially around the time of diagnosis.
How to engage with family and friends about weight and weight stigma
When you live with diabetes you are not just coping with a chronic condition, you are navigating an illness that comes with the burden of stigma related to weight.
Fostering positive emotion: how to live life more fully
Unsurprisingly, living with diabetes is commonly correlated with low mood and depression. However, building positive emotion into our daily lives is possible, and can easily be incorporated into our ongoing self-care routines, just like our diabetes management.
Motivation and diabetes: a delicate balance
Staying motivated when you have a long-term condition such as diabetes can be challenging. However, there are a number of methods you can use to stay motivated. Read this expert blog to learn more.
Supporting the psychosocial needs of youth living with diabetes
The link between diabetes and mental and social health outcomes has been well established in adults. However, children and young adults living with diabetes also experience a range of challenges related to managing a chronic condition.
COVID-19 and mental health: where can I turn to for support?
All of us have been affected in drastic and unexpected ways by the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. At times it can feel like the pandemic will never end, and emotions such as fear, uncertainty and panic can leave us feeling immobilized.