mental health

I have type 2 diabetes. I take slow release Metformin. My blood sugars are around 10mmol - 16/17 mmol which I known is high I’ve had to do a urine sample at doctor lbs and they suspect an infection, so I got put on antibiotics today and waiting for lab results on cultures. I have urinalysis...

Hello, I have a history of diabulimia and am working really hard on taking my insulin, however it makes me gain significant weight (2 dress sizes within a month) just from doing my insulin. I don’t eat unhealthy foods often, infact I have a habit of restricting so my daily calories are not...

I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy last year around April/May time. They told me I had sight threatening diabetic retinopathy. Then I lost my sight a bit. had to go to an emergency eye clinic and then had laser surgery straight away. i couldn’t go to my diabetic eye screening in 2019...

Diagnosed T2 today and not sure if anyone felt the same but the thing I'm struggling with right after diagnosis is feelings of shame and guilt and anger that I could have avoided this by better lifestyle choices in the past and now not only am I paying the price but have subjected my family to...

Hello everyone, I’ve just found this forum after deciding over the past few days to start taking my T2 diagnosis seriously. It’s not a New Year’s resolution kind of thing, just a growing awareness of how much my blood glucose levels are affecting my body and mind. I received a T2 diagnosis a...

Hi I am really struggling at the moment. I have been trying to communicate my concerns with my doctors for so long I’ve lost all hope or fight to look after myself at all. I really struggle with MDI due to complex mental health issues and I know a pump would take away some of that struggle...

I was diagnosed with type one diabetes in 2016, for 4 years (2016/2017/2018/2019) I didn’t look after my diabetes or myself. I was a mess. Refused to prick my finger, didn’t take insulin, for the first 2 years I did suffer with diabulimia, as I had a lot of issues with my weight but soon got...

Dear all Firstly, hi, I'm new here after being diagnosed with T2D today. I wasn't overly surprised by the diagnosis, having been borderline for a few years and having family history of Diabetes (I'm now the 3rd generation to have it). Even so, it's causing anxiety and is already affecting my...

Hey, I am currently in counselling for an eating disorder. Is it possible to have anorexia and diabetes because I’ve only ever heard of diabetics who have diabulimia. anyone who could possibly comment would be much appreciated thank you

Hi everyone, I’ve recently turned 20 and have decided that I’d like to start on the path of becoming a child/adolescent counsellor, especially for those with diabetes. As a Type 1 of 19 years, I want to draw upon my experiences to help others. I am looking to start a Level 3 course in Child &...

I have been told by the doctor to take a new drug called Trulicity. I am very scared. I am worried that it will affect my mental health. Also I had pancreatitis few years ago is this drug bad

I've been lurking for ages. I've decided to take the bull by the horns! I desperately need help to alter my eating habits! I've been diagnosed T1 for 17 years following surgery on my pancreas. Aside from 3 pregnancies (during which I was perfectly controlled) I have never looked after my...

Anybody else feeling really lonely? It's something I struggle with alot and even moreso given the current situation. Had a bit of a disagreement with a friend today too which has added fuel to the fire. What's everyone doing to keep themselves occupied?

Hi, Sorry in advance for all the writing lol I have recently been diagnosed with Bulimia and I’m also type 1. I recognise the risks these illnesses have together and am currently receiving therapy to help me with this, however despite being bulimic (insulin restriction specifically), I am a...

Hi people, i am 20 yr old girl. I was diagnosed almost a year ago as type 2.i am prescribed jalra m(metformin and vildagliptin) 50/500mg×2 a day, gliclazide x1 a day and 10 units of lantus at bed time. I weighed 60 kg on diagnosis and now I weigh 73kg inspite of changing my diet and exercising...

Just got a letter following a mental health assessment I had a week ago, confirming I have Bulimia Nervosa, which is more complicated due to being Type 1 Diabetic (and I also have BPD which I’ve had treatment for). They’re moving really fast as I’ve been basically having no treatment and next to...

Hello friends! I'm brand new to this site and still figuring out how to navigate it but I found myself here and Ive been needing to let out diabetic frustration for so long, thank you in advance to anyone who reads this whole thing! I'm a 23 year old t1 girl who has been diagnosed for 15 years...

Hi everyone, I'm Lini. I'm 25 years old from Australia. I've never posted on a forum like this before but am seeking a bit of help coming to terms with my diagnosis. I got diagnosed with Type 1 earlier this year and haven't been handling it very well. It was so unexpected. I live such a...

Is anybody else in the same boat? Have you had treatment? What was it like if you have? I’m not sure what to expect really, having diabetes and an eating disorder is not the dream combination, struggling to get through the day generally when it comes to food. It’s exhausting. I also struggle...

Having read many testamonials on forums about diet and its effect on people's weight, HBA1Cs etc what effect has your diet or change in diet had upon your mental health and well being? What dietary change seems to be responsible for that? For example, change to LCHF for me has enabled me to...