Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is much more than monitoring blood sugar levels. It requires a constant commitment that involves paying attention to what...
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Type 1 diabetes and self-perception
Social Work and Type 1 Diabetes: Why Should I Consult?
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can deeply affect your and your loved ones’ everyday life. Managing T1D requires constant attention: blood sugar monitoring, carb...
How to explain type 1 diabetes to other people
There are many misconceptions about type 1 diabetes (T1D). People with T1D are thought to be eating too much sugar, to be sedentary, to be...
Fact sheet - Mental health ressources
Where to find mental health help
Coping and Resilience Key to Accepting One’s Type 1 Diabetes
(Written in March 2022; updated on May 1, 2024) While living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is challenging, accepting it might be even more so....
Type 1 diabetes: a risk factor for eating disorders
The risk of developing an eating disorder (such as anorexia or bulimia) or disturbed eating behaviours (such as skipping meals or feeling a loss of...
Type 1 diabetes’ heavy mental load: not to be taken lightly
People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have diabetes on their mind 24/7. Every day and every night bring their own challenges, from preventing and managing...
Fact sheet - Abdominal breathing
Breathe through anxiety calmly
Grieving a Diabetes-Free Life for Your Child
When a child gets a type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis, the news can be unsettling to both the child and their parents. The diagnosis usually...
Type 1 Diabetes-Related Complications: Time to Stop With the Finger Pointing
On top of coping with the significant burden of their treatment, people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) also have to deal with a slew of...
What’s the Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Body Image?
Body image is a lot more than what you see in the mirror. It’s about how you perceive your body, and also how you think...
A Serious Eating Disorder Called “Diabulimia”
Diabulimia is an eating disorder that is unique to people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A person is experiencing diabulimia when they are showing bulimia...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health When Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Life is full of stressful situations, and their impacts on mental health are increasingly known and addressed. Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) imposes a significant...
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