Category: Newly Diagnosed Guides

Just Diagnosed with Diabetes? Why and How to Find Mental Health Support

Just diagnosed with diabetes? No matter how you're feeling right now, you deserve help; here's how to find it.

Moving Past Denial With Type 2 Diabetes

Denial is all too common for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and for good reason. Let's take a closer look...

Diabetes Burnout

Diabetes burnout is a state in which someone with diabetes grows tired of managing their condition, and then simply ignores it for a period of time, or worse, forever.

Ask a DCES: What Can I Eat?

Being newly diagnosed with T2D can bring so many questions, particularly, "what can I eat?" Jodi explains how to approach food with diabetes.

Mental Health

There is more than just the physical aspects of diabetes management. It can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. Whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should kno...

Food and Diabetes

Food can still be enjoyable if you have Type 2 diabetes. Use our guide to learn nutrition basics, about different diets, and new recipes!

Diabetes and Exercise

Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle. You should always consult your doctor before engaging in strenuous exercise to be sure you are physically able though.

Insulin for People with Type 2 Diabetes

You may need insulin to help you manage Type 2 diabetes. Use these resources to learn about how insulin can improve life with Type 2 diabetes.

Insulin Stigma in the Type 2 Diabetes Community

Insulin stigma in the T2D community is real and negatively impacts diabetes self-care and management. Read how it hurts people with T2D.

Double Diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes + Common Complications

The day of your diabetes diagnosis can be especially overwhelming if it also comes with the discovery of other health concerns.