The power of peer-to-peer connections is not lost on the diabetes community. While insulin remains our strongest medication tool, our mental and emotional health is nourished by connecting with like-pancreased people, making any diabetes burden that much lighter. One of the most amazing peer support cultures in the diabetes community is found at Children with Diabetes’ Friends for Life conference….
Guest Post: My Magical Disney Moment.
Diabetes and Emotions, Diabetes Community, Diabetes Online Community, Psychosocial SupportAs an adult with type 1 diabetes who, a hundred years ago, transitioned from pediatric care to adult care, I have a ton of interest in how that process takes place. There are so many factors that play into making that transition effective. Does the child have a chance to talk one-on-one with their doctor as they get older? Is…
The Other Half of Diabetes: We think a lot about the physical component of diabetes, but the mental component is just as significant. How does diabetes affect you or your loved one mentally or emotionally? How have you learned to deal with the mental aspect of the condition? Any tips, positive phrases, mantras, or ideas to share on getting out…
Running the Gamut of Emotions.
Diabetes and Emotions, Psychosocial Support, Real Life Diabetes, SUM in Other PlacesIn my diabetes life, emotions are right up there with insulin and food as influencers of blood sugar management. And I wish it wasn’t so, because stress and excitement are hard to “plan.” (Replace those actual quotation marks with finger quotes, because they fit the bill a bit better.) And the emotions that come up as a result of diabetes…