Mental illness is enough to cope with on its own,

so being told you have diabetes as well can feel overwhelming at first.

It’s important to remember, then, that there are things you can do yourself to manage the condition well, and that there are trained people who can help you do this – for example, by recommending eating and lifestyle changes.

hello everyone 

I have diabetes 2 which a new doctor said out of the blue " do you know you have Diabetes "

Getting used to a diagnosis of diabetes can take a while, and just as there is stigma around mental illness, so there can be stigma around Type 2 Diabetes.
You may feel that some people think it’s your fault that you developed diabetes, that it was caused by eating too much and not exercising. However, diabetes is more common among people living with a mental illness.

Antipsychotic medications can lead to major weight gain, for example, while Depression and Anxiety can make it more difficult to exercise regularly and eat healthily because of the effects on motivation.
It is important for you, your family and friends to find out what you can about diabetes, to understand what support is available, and what you can do to help yourself.

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