Emotional aspect of diabetes diagnosisHey all, Sorry I’m advance if this offends anyone, that is truly not my intent! Just trying to get some support and help for how I’m personally feeling! It’s been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingDepressionMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
Dad having issues what can be done, is this behavior normal?First off I have no clue if my father is T1 or T2. Or T1.5(which I had no clue about) this post is more about what I have observed. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingComplicationsBlood Sugar Management
Support: Diagnosis and AnxietyHi everyone- I was diagnosed a month and a half ago with type 2. I’m only 25 and already struggle with depression and anxiety. I’m only on medication so far...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingMental HealthSupport
Feeling Overwhelmed With LifeI usually handle stress pretty well, but recently I feel things are out of control. With everything that is going on in the world and talk of the government shutdown...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSupportCopingMental Health
Not my primary…Hello all, I have a gripe. It’s been building for a while. Nearly every time I see a healthcare provider they feel the need to comment on my diabetes and/or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingHealthcare TeamMental Health
Husband's Responses to My Type 2 Diagnosis Have Hurt Me DeeplyHi. I was diagnosed with type 2 in August 2020. My husband's first action was to order a chocolate dessert at a restaurant and loudly look at me and ask...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingFriends & FamilySupport
Is anyone else out there feeling like giving up?Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental HealthCoping
Can’t accept my diagnosis I was diagnosed when I went to my GP with extreme tiredness, 3 years ago, they confirmed I was type 2, very high levels, but I wasn’t the year before...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
Need support..I’m very stressed with my diabetes, I really hate diabetes, it causes me so much stress. When first diagnosed I was really scared, I lost weight stuck to a strict...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesSupportMental HealthDepressionCoping
Managing Type 2 Diabetes & Other Chronic/Autoimmune IllnessesIn addition to type 2 diabetes, what other chronic and/or autoimmune illnesses do you manage?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed