Lucy was diagnosed with diabetes 10 years ago and had been struggling with feeling down about dealing with the constant demand of injections, blood tests and everything else that she needed to do to care for her diabetes. Working with Jen helped her realise what a crucial role her thoughts were having and how some quick, simple techniques could dramatically increase her motivation and health.

Lucy

Life with diabetes can be tough. In the busy setting of the Diabetes Clinic, discussions about managing diabetes can often focus solely on the medical and physical aspects, however it is common to have a whole range of emotions towards diabetes. You may experience anger, frustration, guilt, hopelessness, fear, shame, rage, bitterness, irritability, despair, fright, fear and worry, among others.

PositiveDiabetes.com is different. It is committed to acknowledging the emotional and psychological impact of managing diabetes. Click Here to learn about the range of Consultation and Therapy Services available, in person or by phone or email where you will have the opportunity to think and talk about the emotional side of your diabetes, and take steps to make things better.

Low mood has been found to be very prevalent among people with diabetes. In fact those with diabetes have been shown to be twice as likely to experience depression as the general population. Feeling low can be a very isolating experience but it needn't be that way. Click Here to find out how the Workshop - 'Managing the Psychological Impact of Diabetes' led by Dr. Jen Nash can give you the peer support you need to show you that you aren't alone. It will provide you with insight and strategies to help you better cope with the day to day struggles of living with diabetes.

Those with diabetes often report that the emotional impact of the condition can easily be overlooked in standard medical practice, even though difficult emotions have been shown to be a very normal experience for people with diabetes. If you would like to learn more about this, a great place to start is by reading the innovative Self-Help Guide: "Diabetes De-Stress" which can teach you psychological strategies that will help you better manage both your emotions and your blood glucose control. Click Here to find out how more!

PositiveDiabetes.com aims to promote a psychological understanding of diabetes and teach you how to better manage the negative effects of stress that living with diabetes can bring.

Led by Dr. Jen Nash who has had type 1 diabetes for more than 20 years, PositiveDiabetes.com combines personal insight of diabetes with leading psychological practice to assist you in tackling the ongoing challenges of managing your diabetes.

If you would like to speak to me direct for support about diabetes, please feel free to call my advice line: 0905 675 4617

Or send an email, in confidence: drjen@positivediabetes.com