Hi all. My diabetic control is ok but could be better. I don't avoid sugar as much as I should- I have been diabetic so long now I think I'm a bit burnt out. When I was young I was extremely on it and focused. Since then, I said to myself that if I get signs of complications that would be the kick up the back side to get myself sorted out. However I have some maculopathy and now is the time to get sorted but I can't keep myself motivated. I just end up not caring enough to stick to it, or I just don't think about it. I think I've tucked it away with the "things to deal with later". I know it's probably not normal to be at risk of eye damage and still not change or care.
So I was thinking of looking for counselling to look at my relationship with food. Whilst looking for this, I noticed that my diabetes team appear to have a clinical psychologist. Is this worth pursuing? Are they the right person to go and see? Or will they just think I'm being lazy? If anyone has any advice, it would be thoroughly appreciated please.
So I was thinking of looking for counselling to look at my relationship with food. Whilst looking for this, I noticed that my diabetes team appear to have a clinical psychologist. Is this worth pursuing? Are they the right person to go and see? Or will they just think I'm being lazy? If anyone has any advice, it would be thoroughly appreciated please.