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Archive for the Emotional Health Category

10 Strategies to Overcome Severe Hypoglycemia Fear

By TCOYD on October 17, 2024   /   Case Studies, Emotional Health, Hypoglycemia, Support   /   4 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. Bill Polonsky (aka TCOYD’s “touchy-feely” guy) shares a case study about a patient who had a severe hypoglycemic event that left her terrified of going low again. Dr. Polonsky shares 10 new strategies that can help people who are struggling with hypoglycemia fear syndrome.

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Diabetes: A Path to Joy?!?

By Heather Nielsen on October 17, 2024   /   Diabetes Burnout, Emotional Health, Personal Essay, Stress   /   2 Comments

Yes, you read that right! Shaped by experiences in her own life, LPC Heather Neilsen shares how living with diabetes for 28 years has helped awaken joy in unique and unexpected ways.

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6 Ways to Stay Hopeful Living with Diabetes

By Amy Wolk on October 17, 2024   /   Emotional Health, Personal Essay   /   Leave a comment
6 ways to stay hopeful living with diabetes

The theme for Diabetes Awareness Month 2024 is well-being, and we’re all about it. CDCES Amy Wolk, who has lived with diabetes for over 50 years, knows a thing or two about living well with the condition. She shares six ways she stays positive about living in the now while being hopeful for improvements in diabetes management.

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Prozac with Fur! 6 Hare-Raising Ways Pets Can Improve Your Diabetes

By TCOYD on July 1, 2024   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Edelman Report, Emotional Health, Video   /   Leave a comment

Did you know our furry four-legged friends can have a positive impact on diabetes management? Drs. E+P bring in some very tiny guests (including Dr. E’s pet bunny Wilbur) to illustrate several ways dogs, cats, and other animals can make diabetes a little less ruff.

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It’s Time to Get Social: How Relational Health Can Impact Your Diabetes

By Megan Munoz on May 21, 2024   /   Diabetes Management, Diabetes Online Community, Emotional Health, Support   /   Leave a comment
Diabetes and Relational Health

What do you think is the most crucial aspect of diabetes management? Nutrition? Medications? Glucose monitoring? They’re all important, but there’s an often overlooked component that can have a huge impact on your health.

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