Active 5 days agoNew Year, New Diabetes Management GoalsWhat are your diabetes management goals for this year? My goal: Eliminating stress by establishing personal boundaries. As a result of not setting boundaries and saying yes to everything last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMental Health
When Does The Guilt Stop?My mom got T2D at the age of 37. She was put on insulin right away. I was 19 at the time and was shown how to give her shots...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesMental HealthCopingSupport
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with type 2 diabetes. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesMental HealthCoping
Are You Planning To Travel This Holiday Season?I loved traveling and one of the things I have learned along the way, if it can happen it will. Make sure to keep your medication with you. I don't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMedicationsMental HealthTravel
You Looked Okay To MeI know most of you have heard this at some point in your life. You can't see diabetes, so everyone assumes we are just okay. I have chronic kidney disease...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental HealthFriends & Family
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
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