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Mental Health

As the only child with diabetes in her school, my 11 year old daughter is depressed about her diabetes. She is also eating without taking insulin. How can I convince her to follow the rules about diabetes and eating?

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I’ve had type 1 for 24 years. I feel I have a psychological problem because I keep my blood sugars too low, taking too much insulin for meals. Should I meet with a psychologist or a dietary counselor for help?

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My teen daughter, diagnosed with type 1 in 1996, often neglects her diabetes care. How can I help her get back on track?

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Are other disorders, such as ADD, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive sometimes associated with diabetes? How can we deal with a medical system that separates mental conditions from things like diabetes?

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My teen granddaughter has been in DKA multiple times, life-flighted several times, near death. She is very depressed. Please help me find a facility where she can go for help.

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For about 30 years, my father maintained good control of his diabetes. For a year, he has had a major personality changes, especially when his blood sugar is low. Is there a link between diabetes and mental health issues?

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Although I was participant in the DCCT and had great control at the time, I have developed quite a few maladies since I had a heart attack a year ago. I have almost given up. How can I get control of life and my diabetes?

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My dad, who takes insulin three times a day, has outbursts of anger that he says are related to his diabetes. Is this possible?

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My sister has diabetes and manic depression. Is there a connection between the two? Shouldn’t there be more research about this?

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Our teen daughter took an overdose of insulin two days ago and just doesn’t want to take care of her diabetes. Is such behavior typical of most teens?

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