Diabetes and mental health are very closely linked. The experience of living with diabetes is often associated with concerns specific to the illness, such as fear of complications or fear of hypoglycemia. As a result, conditions such as depression, diabetes distress and anxiety can all occur.
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Staying positive with diabetes: the importance of being kind to yourself
Let’s face it, living with diabetes can be tough!
How to fight the diabetes blues
Do you or the person you support sometimes seem down, frustrated, or a little overwhelmed by the challenges of living with diabetes? Chances are you, your family member of friend is suffering from the diabetes blues.
Diabetes and anger
Diabetes and anger are very closely related. While it’s normal to be angry at times, severe and prolonged anger should be addressed and managed. Read about diabetes and anger in this article.
Top 6 tips to banish mid-winter blues
The winter cold and dark afternoons are getting you down, and there seem months of it still to get through. Grab a steaming mug of your favourite winter bevvie and make plans to banish the mid-winter blues with these 6 super tips!
The value of online support programs for diabetes distress or depression
It’s well known that people with diabetes are prone to depression. In fact, it’s believed that about 30% of people with diabetes experience depression.
