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Mental Health

Diagnosed with type 1 six months ago, my young adult son is not handling his diabetes well emotionally. He won’t discuss it. I don’t think this is healthy. What should I do?

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My teen daughter often complains about feeling like her blood sugar is high or low when it’s actually in range. She doesn’t think it’s associated with depression. What can we do about this?

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Do anti-psychotic medications affect insulin needs?

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I have had type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder. I have been to three treatment clinics. Then, I reduced my insulin and went into DKA. Can someone help me? I feel I’m dying on the inside.

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After a recent overdose, my teen daughter went on Prozac. She couldn’t eat or sleep while on it and had many low blood sugars. She is worried about getting addicted to medications. Is this possible with Prozac? Should I continue to oversee her diabetes regimen?

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My teen son is angry, aggressive and threatening since his diagnosis. How can I help him? He already sees a psychiatrist and a counselor.

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My 26 year old son has had diabetes for 13 years. He is often low because he takes his insulin, then waits two to four hours to eat, saying he can’t eat. His self management is getting worse each year and he has mental health issues. How can I get help?

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I have type 2, am very distressed and discouraged. I am a burden to my parents. Here in India, I can’t get married when I become of age because of my diabetes. How can I manage my life with diabetes?

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Does Paxil for depression/anxiety affect type 1 diabetes or the insulin?

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Are there any studies or information available to show whether stress affects blood sugars in a juvenile?

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