How often do you celebrate your wins with diabetes? Have you ever? Take a moment and pat yourself on the back for all the things you manage on a daily basis. Woke up with a decent blood sugar? Nailed a bolus? Took a walk around the block instead of watching Seinfeld? Drs. E+P remind us how important it is to celebrate our victories, big and small.
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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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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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When you deal with diabetes every day, it can make a big difference when you have people in your life giving you the support you need. But sometimes that support is the wrong kind. Here’s how to redirect efforts away from things that drive you crazy and toward actions that can really help.
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The stresses of life during COVID-19 are difficult enough, but imagine having type 1 diabetes and having to ration your insulin on top of everything else. A mother and son share their experience negotiating their healthcare challenges, and receive a donation of insulin and supplies from the Helmsley Foundation and TCOYD.
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It may feel good to have a healthcare provider with a great bedside manner, but does empathy impact health outcomes beyond the “feel good” effect?
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Our mission is to provide education and motivation to all people with diabetes, especially in communities where healthcare resources are lacking. We’re constantly adding to our online resources so you and your loved ones can stay connected to the diabetes community wherever you are.
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Type 1 diabetes has taught Morgan Panzirer to live every day to the fullest, and she shares her insight and experiences in her new book “Actually, I Can”.
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As educational events are canceled across the world, our mission to educate and motivate people living with diabetes, their caretakers and healthcare professionals rings truer than ever.
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