What is the Connection Between Mindful Eating and Type 2 Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Mindful eating holds promise for managing food cravings and helping those with adhere to dietary recommendations. Affecting Read more»
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The “D” Word
The “D” Word There are words that make our hair stand on end when we hear them, and among the most cringe-worthy Read more»
Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity
Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity Some people who have never struggled with weight issues might think that being overweight or Read more»
Take Control of your Self-Image
Take Control of your Self-Image Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that Read more»
Taking My Type 1 Experience and Educating Others
Mary Rechtoris talks about resisting the urge to scold people about their sometimes hurtful comments about diabetes and taking their lack of knowledge about the disease and educating them to provide them with a better understanding.
Dementia Link to Diabetes
Did you know that diabetes can put you at an increased risk for developing dementia? This is what you need to know about dementia and diabetes.
The Words Around Diabetes
How a family talks about diabetes can be instrumental in the way children and adults affected by diabetes are impacted and can help shape how they handle their management of the disease.
Let’s Talk About Your Body
Psychotherapist Eliot LeBow, LCSW, CDE, discusses how self-defeating thinking perpetuates negative feelings around poor body image. In addition, he offers some coping strategies to overcome negativity.
The Truth About Body Image and Type 2 Diabetes
Body image is an important mental aspect that everyone should be aware of. If you have a negative self-image, there are ways you can improve that and feel better about yourself.
Mental illness 101
Columnist Anna Horton, MSW, CSW, not only provides a foundation of information about mental illness but reminds readers how knowledge about the topic can help remove the stigma, preventing both providers and loved ones from shying away from people suffering from it.