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John & The Diabetes Police

Posted in Children, children with diabetes, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, Family, Mental Health, Parents, Relationships, Siblings

John, the subject on everyone’s mind. He was diagnosed with diabetes when he was only 4 years old, and back then, he needed people around him to help him manage his diabetes. He believed that adults had his best interest at heart and didn’t mind suggestions about what to eat. As he got older, his…… Continue reading John & The Diabetes Police

Family Conflict: Frustration or Blood Sugars

Posted in Cognition, Communication, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Mental Health, Parents, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Siblings1 Comment

How does anyone understand the complexities of diabetes? Isn’t it as simple as following a routine? Unfortunately not! The emotional roller coaster that is diabetes abounds every which way you look. There are many reasons people with diabetes seem to have emotional problems. Some individuals have legitimate mental health issues, and if you are having…… Continue reading Family Conflict: Frustration or Blood Sugars

Diabetes: Walk In My Shoes!

Posted in Cognitive Functioning, Communication, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, High Blood Glucose, Mental Health, Parents, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Siblings3 Comments

Diabetes is a complicated illness to live with and even more burdensome to explain. Issues that loved ones have trouble understanding are vast and complex. So complex that is not possible to address all of them in one blog. Over the next few blogs, we will look at some of the most common ones that tend…… Continue reading Diabetes: Walk In My Shoes!

Diabetes & The Pitfalls of Support!

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Support is hard to find even misleading at times. The family is supposed to be supportive but, what some people think is supportive, may feel just the opposite. Here is the dilemma at hand: Friends, family, and loved ones may believe that they’re supportive but, instead, they may be overly protective or punitive towards the…… Continue reading Diabetes & The Pitfalls of Support!

Diabetes Impact: Brothers & Sisters

Posted in Children, Cognitive Functioning, Dealing with diabetes, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Mental Health, Parents, Relationships, Self Help, SiblingsLeave a comment

So it came to my attention recently that siblings have a difficult time after their brother or sister gets diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. All the attention for the siblings not living with diabetes disappears, as the family rallies around the child living with diabetes. Although, attention around being sick is not…… Continue reading Diabetes Impact: Brothers & Sisters

Diabetes Care or Codependency?

Posted in Addiction, ADHD, Codependency, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Mental Health, RelationshipsLeave a comment

“Jane, own ” a Codependent Person with Diabetes Meet Jane. Jane is 25 years old, and got engaged last year. She has Type 1 diabetes, and is currently on medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Jane came to me to address her fear of checking her blood sugar. She also expressed concerns about her…… Continue reading Diabetes Care or Codependency?