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Diabetes & Mental Health News
Taking care of one’s mental health is equally as important as taking care of one’s physical health – especially for people with diabetes. Diabetes management can be overwhelming and even exhausting at times, and can lead to diabetes distress or fatigue, depression and anxiety, and other emotional health challenges. The shame and blame felt by people with diabetes can also be particularly challenging. Thankfully, you are not alone. The most important thing you can do is advocate for yourself – find a mental health professional and the support system you need on your diabetes journey.
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Plus, what people with diabetes and healthcare providers can do
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AADE’s Dr. Susan Guzman and diaTribe ’s Adam Brown discuss how common stigma is, why it matters, and tips to overcome it
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Approaching the conversation, words and phrases to use, and more!
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Learn from the experts about how best to support teens with diabetes and engage in difficult health and wellbeing conversations
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ADA and AADE publish guidelines for healthcare professionals on word choices that empower people with diabetes
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A new online directory locates professionals who are trained to work with the specific mental health needs of people with diabetes
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What my new vacuum reminded me about changing my own behavior
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Healthcare professionals are increasingly recognizing peer support as a valuable element of diabetes care; read for a list of peer support communities
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When the benefits seem “long term,” it’s easy to deprioritize habits today. How to overcome the time perspective challenge – and it costs nothing!
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How ten minutes, two easy tasks, and one Post-It Note help me start days on brighter note
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To commemorate World Obesity Day, we are raising attention on terribly stigmatizing language around obesity and weight
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How we talk about diabetes matters; using empowering, non-stigmatizing words is important when speaking with and about people with diabetes
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Effective tips for surviving food-focused gatherings, defeating stress, cooking smart, sneaking in exercise, and optimizing sleep. Plus, clever recipes and great book...
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Diabetes advocates, Renza and Grumpy, share the importance of #LanguageMatters and the consequences of “grading” diabetes management
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En el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías, el autor comparte la historia de su diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2
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A guide to managing stress and anxiety during the pandemic, and a list of free mental health resources to help
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Experts wrote a joint consensus statement on what is needed to combat obesity stigma. The statement dives into common myths about obesity and offers recommendations for...
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La importancia de la comunicación, volver a una “nueva vida normal”, superar el miedo y encontrar una comunidad para un adolescente recientemente diagnosticado
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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few.”