Tag Archives: diabetes distress

Managing diabetes has never offered more therapeutic options. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), automated insulin delivery systems, GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and individualized treatment plans have transformed patient care. Yet despite these advances, many people with diabetes continue to struggle, not because treatments are ineffective, but because the overall workload …

For many people living with binge eating disorder and type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar isn’t just about counting carbohydrates or losing weight. Emotional eating, loss of control around food, and feelings of guilt can quietly interfere with diabetes care, even when someone is taking the right medications. Because of …

A glucose alarm goes off during dinner. Another alert appears at 2 a.m. A smartphone app flashes warnings about rising blood sugar before the day even starts. Diabetes technology promises better control, yet for some patients, the nonstop stream of notifications and health data can feel mentally exhausting. Clinicians are …

Living with diabetes can take a serious toll on a person’s mental well-being. Depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions often go hand-in-hand with chronic illnesses, and diabetes is no exception. Yet, despite the deep connection between mental health and diabetes, care for these conditions remains siloed. This article gives clinicians …