Living with diabetes can be stressful. For some, the stress goes beyond everyday concern and leads to a condition known as diabetes distress.
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Burnout can be defeated
Burnout is a common word, but what is burnout and what can you do about it? I think a good way to understand burnout if you live with diabetes is to reflect on 2 experiences that virtually everyone can agree on: first, life is hard; second, no one wants to be sick.
Action plan to deal with diabetes distress
Diabetes distress is your emotional response to living with diabetes. It is normal to experience some stress, but when the level of stress becomes overwhelming it can significantly undermine your confidence and ability to take care of the daily tasks. Read this expert article to learn about developing an action plan to deal with diabetes distress.
Diabetes distress: share your feelings with your healthcare team
It is natural to have negative thoughts that become so overwhelming they put us into a state of inertia. It is just easier to do nothing! Experts refer to this as diabetes distress. Read on to learn how to manage this common condition.
Learn to recognize depression
Depression related to diabetes is a genuine and serious medical condition that can be as painful as any physical disease. This article will help you to learn to recognize depression symptoms.
Living with the intersection of trauma and type 2 diabetes: one woman’s story
Today I am going to share my story of living with diabetes, and some of the challenges and positive changes that I’ve encountered. I also will speak to the intersection of trauma and its effects on living with a chronic illness.