Understanding Diabetes Burnout
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness that requires constant vigilance and care. It’s no surprise that people who manage it become mentally fatigued, depressed, or burned out. You should know this happens to everyone and you’re not alone. There are ways to overcome diabetes burnout though, and with perseverance you can bounce back. Beyond Type 1 has compiled resources to help you get there.
Clinical information
Editor’s Note: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) currently offers a “Mental Health Diabetes Education Video On-Demand Program.” After completion, participants...
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This article is part of our library of Mental Health resources. Type 1 isn’t just about counting carbs, checking blood glucose levels...
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Stories
Wanting a break from your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is normal. The longer you live with type 1 diabetes, the...
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January 5, 2022, is my 18th diaversary (the anniversary of the date I was diagnosed). If diabetes were a person,...
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Trigger warning: this post is a personal account that includes content relating to suicidality and mental health. I was diagnosed...
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I’ll start off by saying I have had diabetes for 16 years. I was diagnosed when I was 10 and...
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The cliché opening to any blog related to diabetes is as follows: “On October 2, 2002 at the age of...
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