Diabetes distress is the emotional response to dealing with the daily demands of living with diabetes. In this expert blog we discuss why it is important that you speak with your diabetes healthcare team about your difficulties.
Support for mental health
Supporting the psychosocial needs of youth living with diabetes
The link between diabetes and mental and social health outcomes has been well established in adults. However, children and young adults living with diabetes also experience a range of challenges related to managing a chronic condition.
Action plan to deal with diabetes distress
Diabetes distress is your emotional response to living with diabetes. It is normal to experience some stress, but when the level of stress becomes overwhelming it can significantly undermine your confidence and ability to take care of the daily tasks. Read this expert article to learn about developing an action plan to deal with diabetes distress.
Diabetes distress: share your feelings with your healthcare team
It is natural to have negative thoughts that become so overwhelming they put us into a state of inertia. It is just easier to do nothing! Experts refer to this as diabetes distress. Read on to learn how to manage this common condition.
Diabetes and tax returns
If you have diabetes, you might be eligible for a break on your tax return. There are a number of credits that people with diabetes can apply for, to help offset the day-to-day expenses of living with the disease. Learn more about diabetes and tax returns in this article.
Stress and diabetes
Everyone has stress in their lives at certain times, but this is especially true for people who are living with a chronic disease – such as diabetes – which can often be challenging to manage.
