Diabetes Burnout
Diabetes requires 24/7 care to stay in good blood glucose control. There is no vacation from diabetes – the need for care doesn’t stop at school, work, play – anytime! All of the energy required to stay on top of a chronic illness like diabetes can result in burnout, where people grow tired of managing diabetes and may start to ignore it for days, weeks, months – or longer!
- Some good links to help you are from the Joslin Diabetes Center and the Behavioral Diabetes Institute.
- Dr. William Polonsky’s book, Diabetes Burnout can be purchased online or from most bookstores.
Diabetes and Depression
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing depression than people without diabetes. Signs and symptoms of depression can be found here.
There are many ways to find support to help you cope with depression. Finding a support group at a local hospital or clinic can help. Some people with diabetes find that volunteering at local schools, Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi events or at their church helps them cope. Some other links to help you are from the Dialogue on Diabetes and Depression website and the Joslin Diabetes Center.
Follow these links to learn more about diabetes complications and how to treat certain complications:
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia
- Dental, Foot, and Skin Care