Diabetes and Your Mood
Your mood can affect what you feel like doing and how you take care of yourself. If you feel upset or frustrated because you have diabetes, you might not want to exercise or eat right. However, exercising can help your mood and make you feel better. Eating right can help you feel in control of your diabetes.
Sometimes it might be hard to tell your friends and family that you cannot eat certain foods. It is important to be honest with them about what you can eat and ask for their support. Bringing a friend on a walk can help lift your spirits and keep you healthy!
If you are in a bad mood all of the time, you should talk to your healthcare provider about your feelings. Reaching out to your doctor can be helpful. Having diabetes does not mean you will be sick for the rest of your life. It means that you need to make adjustments to take care of yourself to stay healthy. Know that diabetes is something that can be lived with and for some of the people that we have interacted with, they have a great sense of achievement by managing it well. Above all, we want you to know that you are not alone.
