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Diabetes and Mental Health in Teens: Signs That Support Is Needed

26th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

How to recognise diabetes distress, anxiety, depression, disordered eating and other mental health concerns in teenagers.

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Parent Self-Care When a Child Has Diabetes: Support That Protects the Whole Family

24th September 202622nd September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Why caregiver stress matters in paediatric diabetes and how families can ask for practical, emotional and clinical support.

The Social Side of Diabetes in Young People: Reducing Shame and Isolation

24th September 202617th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

How families, schools and clinicians can support friendships, privacy and belonging while keeping diabetes care safe.

Teen Diabetes Management: Supporting Independence Without Blame

24th September 202610th September 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Why adolescence can make diabetes management harder, and how families can support autonomy, mental health and safety.

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GLP-1 and Incretin Medicines: New Consensus Highlights Nutrition, Muscle, and Mental Health Support

24th September 202610th July 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

A Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology consensus statement highlights nutrition, muscle, function, GI symptoms, and psychological support during incretin therapy.

Work Stress and Diabetes: Safer Ways to Protect Your Routine

6th June 202625th April 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Work stress can disrupt diabetes routines, meals, sleep, glucose checks, and medicines. Learn practical ways to protect safety.

Emotional Eating With Diabetes: Practical, Shame-Free Steps

6th June 202623rd April 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Emotional eating with diabetes is common and not a character flaw. Learn safer patterns, support options, and when to seek help.

GLP-1 Medicines and Mood Changes: What to Watch For

6th June 202620th April 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

Mood changes on GLP-1 medicines should be taken seriously, but current reviews have not shown a clear causal link to suicidality.

Food Cravings and Diabetes: What Hunger, Lows, Sleep, and Stress Can Mean

6th June 202614th April 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

A patient-friendly guide to food cravings with diabetes, including low glucose, skipped meals, sleep, stress, carb pairing, and safety.

Seasonal Diabetes Routine Reset: A Practical 7-Day Plan

5th October 20267th April 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

A change of season can unsettle familiar diabetes habits. This seven-day reset helps you rebuild a workable routine without trying to change everything at once.