Erika Forsyth kept her type 1 struggles very private as a teen, but now she dedicates her career to helping others talk about and live with the condition. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, Erika offers advice on living with the diagnosis.
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In addition to all the daily things we have to do to manage diabetes, there’s an emotional part that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, and it can have a huge impact on our well-being. Diabetes psychologist Mark Heyman offers an effective strategy to help us take care of our mental health.
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Family, friends and loved ones usually mean well when trying to “help” in our diabetes management, but they can sometimes say or do things that come out wrong and make things worse. Here are three ways to support yourself and your diabetes care if your support team misses the mark.
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Stick a fork in us, we’re done. Fear, stress, beeping, buzzing, daily math…since there’s no way to get a true break from diabetes, burnout is real. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner, who also lives with diabetes, offers some solid tools on how to deal with diabetes distress.
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If you’ve ever felt down, discouraged, or frustrated about diabetes, you’re not alone. It’s a 24/7 job no one applied for, yet somehow got anyway. Here are a few of the most common challenges in managing the emotional side of diabetes, along with ideas for solutions.
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If you’ve ever “accidentally” elbowed your partner in the ribs because he or she snores like a bulldozer, sleep apnea may actually be the culprit. Diabetes PA Chris Sadler shares his own experience with sleep apnea, and he explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options available.
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