Fear of eating Hello, I'm a 12 year type 2 diabetic that over the last year really fell off the wagon. A1C IS 9.2 and even though I know I can get it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthBlood Sugar Management
Mental Health & Type 2 DiabetesHi! I don't know if anyone can help or not, but here's hoping. I've been diagnosed with T2D for about 3 years now. This past doctor's appt. did not go...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
The emotional side of Type 2Did you all have good family support with your diabetes when first diagnosed? And was your doctor supportive when first diagnosed? When I was diagnosed I was overwhelmed with how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental Health
Psyching Yourself UpHi all. I am new to all of this, like a month or two in, and I am really finding it hard to poke myself everyday. I eventually psych myself...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesGlucose Meters & MonitorsBlood Sugar ManagementMental HealthCoping
Diabetes DistressDiabetes Distress Everyone in their lifetime has suffered or experienced some form or “feeling” of distress. For people suffering with Diabetes distress is a common notion. Diabetes Distress is all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionAwarenessMental Health
What are your favorite hobbies and distractions?It's common for life with diabetes to feel overwhelming at times. What are your favorite ways to get your mind off of things and feel better?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthCoping
How do you cope with challenges?With the current situation, what are the 3 most important things you do to cope with stress and sleepless nights?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingMental Health
Does stress affect your blood sugars?Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthBlood Sugar Management
Coping with weight gain and Diabetes during COVIDSo since this year and specially quarantine started i've been trying to get rid of all my purging behaviors. But that has made me gain a lot of weight I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesWeight ManagementMental HealthCoping
Stress Because of Cravingsi have been addicted to desserts but since i have been diagnosed with diabetes i couldnt eat much :/ this lockdown is making me more depressed what should id o...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental Health