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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.

Explore Kelsey Bascom's journey from hiding her type 1 diabetes to embracing it in her new film 'Quarter,' which blends comedy with a message of empowerment and diabetes...
Riva Greenberg, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years, explains how managing blood sugar – rather than trying to control it – has improved her time in...
Dawn Adams, a midwife and diabetes researcher, shares her experience going through menopause with type 1 diabetes – plus tips for managing both.
A recent study supports the idea that metformin may have a role in dementia prevention. Studies are ongoing to provide a definitive answer.
For Black History Month, the author shares his story of diagnosis with type 2 diabetes.
It’s not always easy to talk about sex, regardless of whether you have diabetes or not. If you are a person living with diabetes, here are some important things to bear...
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise in addiction treatment, with ongoing research and clinical trials redefining recovery approaches.
The FDA is investigating reports of suicidal thoughts or actions in people taking diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Research is...
Discover diaTribe's best 2023 diabetes articles on new treatments, advances in technology, lifestyle tips, and groundbreaking insights for better diabetes management.
Feeling shaky, tired, and irritable after a nighttime low? For people with diabetes, this phenomenon is known as a “low hangover.” Here’s how to manage.
As we head into the holiday season, gratitude is top of mind for many. Hear from people with diabetes on what gratitude means to them and other positives they’ve learned...
Exploring the guilt linked to high blood sugars, this article addresses the emotional toll of diabetes data and emphasizes detaching self-worth from numbers.
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing eating disorders. Things get even more complicated when obesity is involved. Here’s why compassionate care and...
An international consensus was published on World Diabetes Day in the Lancet on bringing an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination. Join the global movement and sign...
Explore the comprehensive diabetes support available to U.S. veterans. Here we highlight VHA benefits, the impact of obesity and mental health on diabetes risk, and...
Exploring the "diabetes superhero" meme, diaTribe’s Diane Scherer reflects on 40 years of living with diabetes, revealing the dichotomies of bravery, strength, and hope.
Evelyn Oberdorfer, 65, is a bodybuilder and half-marathon runner. She credits building her resilience from managing the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes since childhood.
People with diabetes who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents can apply for a free lifetime America the Beautiful Pass, which offers access to over 2,000 parks,...
Ongoing hostilities and violence across the world leave people with diabetes in crisis and without access to essential resources. What can be done to help?
Oslo University conducts a global study investigating eating disorder prevention in type 1 diabetes. Join the study in the Pacific and Eastern time zones if you are...

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