As a psychiatrist, I’ve seen it time and time again -people come looking for deep explanations or complex solutions to reduce stress from living with diabetes.
Managing stress
Stress-free sleep: tips for bedtime routines
“Get some sleep!” We have all heard this refrain from parents, partners, siblings and even our own children. We all instinctively know the importance of sleep.
Frustration with diabetes management
Have you ever felt like you are on an emotional roller coaster when you see your blood glucose (sugar) readings going up and down with no clear explanation? You’re not alone!
“Should you be eating that?” Exposing diabetes stigma
Stigma arises out of the attitudes, beliefs and assumptions made about those with diabetes by people without diabetes that are part of societal norms.
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.
