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Posts Tagged counselor’s corner

Counselor’s Corner: I’m so afraid of the complications from hyperglycemia I let my blood sugars go too low.

By Susan Guzman on November 14, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Hyperglycemia   /   Leave a comment

Worrying about extreme low blood sugars is common for many people with type 1, but there are also some people who are so concerned about continuously high blood sugars they keep their numbers dangerously low.

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Counselor’s Corner: I’m starting a new job and I’m nervous about managing my diabetes in a new work environment. Any advice?

By Mark Heyman, Phd on October 15, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Stress, Work   /   Leave a comment

Starting a new job can give anyone a little anxiety, but when diabetes is thrown in the mix it can be a lot more stressful. Here are a couple of strategies that can help ease the transition to a new work environment.

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Counselor’s Corner: How and when do I tell my new significant other about my diabetes?

By Susan Guzman on September 17, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Dating and Diabetes, Type 3   /   Leave a comment

Dating can cause enough anxiety without throwing in the curveball of diabetes. How do you know when it’s the right time to share this part of your life with a new partner?

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I’m So Afraid of Going Low, I Let My Blood Sugars Run High. How Can I Get Over this Fear?

By Mark Heyman, Phd on August 9, 2019   /   Counselor's Corner, Hypoglycemia, Type 1, Type 2   /   18 Comments

Diabetes psychologist (and type 1) Dr. Mark Heyman addresses a very common fear for people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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