Living with diabetes can be stressful. For some, the stress goes beyond everyday concern and leads to a condition known as diabetes distress.
Emotional Wellbeing
Burnout can be defeated
Burnout is a common word, but what is burnout and what can you do about it? I think a good way to understand burnout if you live with diabetes is to reflect on 2 experiences that virtually everyone can agree on: first, life is hard; second, no one wants to be sick.
Be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes
Living with diabetes can be extremely emotionally difficult. Learn how to be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes by becoming aware of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
10 mindful and healthy ways to celebrate the holidays this year
As the holidays approach, life’s current stresses and future uncertainties may be putting a damper on any merriment. But here are 10 mindful ways to help you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday this year, which is especially important when you have diabetes.
How emotional well-being impacts diabetes management
Your state of emotional well-being can affect many aspects of your diabetes management. Fortunately, there are coping strategies you can use to deal with emotional issues.
Emotional eating and diabetes
Emotional eating, a behavior often linked to stress and emotions, can significantly impact the well-being of individuals with diabetes.
