Living with Diabetes
We know that living with Diabetes can be difficult. There are many issues that people living with Diabetes are faced with which can impact on every area of their life. People often worry about their self-care and managing their blood sugars. People can feel angry, guilty or anxious about their condition. Sometimes people can feel scared or worry about becoming unwell and developing complications in the future and we know you are twice as likely to struggle with depression if you have diabetes.
Common symptoms of low mood and anxiety include loss of interest in pleasurable activities/lack of energy, trouble thinking clearly, seeing only the negative, feeling unable to cope or guilty about not coping, feeling lonely and isolated, change in appetite and/or sleep, unusually irritable or tearful.
Emotional distress and mental health issues can have a huge impact on the management of diabetes.
There is a strong link between emotional well-being and general good health. Improving one will improve the other.
Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies offer help and support to improve wellbeing and manage stress, low mood and anxiety. We aim to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of flexible services tailored to meet your specific needs.
If you would like support to improve your wellbeing, then we may be able to help:
Arrange an individual appointment by completing our self-referral form or by calling our service on: 0300 123 1503
Resources:
Norfolk Diabetes Patient Supporters Helpline: 0800 0320 087