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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.

Team Novo Nordisk athletes with diabetes dispel myths and stigma.
A call to action to make this invisible disease visible.
Plus, what people with diabetes and healthcare providers can do
AADE’s Dr. Susan Guzman and diaTribe ’s Adam Brown discuss how common stigma is, why it matters, and tips to overcome it
Learn from the experts about how best to support teens with diabetes and engage in difficult health and wellbeing conversations
ADA and AADE publish guidelines for healthcare professionals on word choices that empower people with diabetes
A new online directory locates professionals who are trained to work with the specific mental health needs of people with diabetes
What my new vacuum reminded me about changing my own behavior
Healthcare professionals are increasingly recognizing peer support as a valuable element of diabetes care; read for a list of peer support communities
When the benefits seem “long term,” it’s easy to deprioritize habits today. How to overcome the time perspective challenge – and it costs nothing!
How ten minutes, two easy tasks, and one Post-It Note help me start days on brighter note
To commemorate World Obesity Day, we are raising attention on terribly stigmatizing language around obesity and weight
How we talk about diabetes matters; using empowering, non-stigmatizing words is important when speaking with and about people with diabetes
Effective tips for surviving food-focused gatherings, defeating stress, cooking smart, sneaking in exercise, and optimizing sleep. Plus, clever recipes and great book...
Diabetes advocates, Renza and Grumpy, share the importance of #LanguageMatters and the consequences of “grading” diabetes management
En el Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías, el autor comparte la historia de su diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 2
Daily information and statistics about the pandemic mean that the news is constant and can be overwhelming. Here’s how diaTribe’s Community Manager is handling her COVID...
Nurse and diabetes educator (and person with type 2 diabetes in remission!) Michael Hattori introduces seven self-care behaviors that provide a foundation for managing...
Michael continues to discuss tips and resources for the seven self-care behaviors that provide a foundation for managing your diabetes during challenging times
A guide to managing stress and anxiety during the pandemic, and a list of free mental health resources to help

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