I’ve spent years as a psychiatrist working with people managing chronic conditions like diabetes, and I can tell you what’s going on with your mood matters as much as what’s on your plate.
About Dr. Barry Simon
How to overcome the fear of giving yourself an insulin injection
Yearly flu shots, immunizations and injections are common situations that awaken needle fears. Some people report being worried about or frightened of receiving an annual needle. However, it is much more challenging to give yourself insulin injections as part of your daily diabetes management.
Build resilience by navigating your diabetes with a growth mindset
Living with diabetes can often feel like a relentless battle, where the ebb and flow of blood sugar levels, the constant monitoring and the looming threat of complications can weigh heavily on one’s shoulders. It’s a journey that demands resilience
Diabetes self-care: the power of purpose
By having a deep sense of purpose, which is a deeper reason for taking care of your diabetes, the daily steps of care can become easier to accept. Purpose, in the case of diabetes, is the active choice of why you do something.
Diabetes distress
Living with diabetes can be stressful. For some, the stress goes beyond everyday concern and leads to a condition known as diabetes distress.
An attitude of optimism can jump-start your diabetes self-care
In this blog, we look deeper into how to shift out of a negative view and awaken optimism. Optimism is a critical factor in living with any chronic illness and, for diabetes care, it is essential.
