Do people think there is a connection between stress and depression and diabetes? If so, to what extent do you feel the connections exist? My personal feeling is that the connections between these factors may be underestimated. I feel that 50%, and perhaps somewhat more, of the reason for my diabetes, comes from levels of stress and depression. Do others feel the same way? Thank you.

Hi all you warriors
I was diagnosed with diabetes in February 2021.
Both my parents passed 30 years ago from diabetes complications and comorbidities. I always knew it was not a matter of if, but when for me.

I am the oldest of 8. All my siblings were diagnosed with diabetes 10-20 years before my diabetes diagnosis in February 2021.

I started an ultralow net carb right eating lifestyle, with no diabetes medications, when I was diagnosed with diabetes. I now maximize my carbs at 5 carbs per… read more

I have been told that after having this surgery I would no longer have to treat my diabetes. However I am wondering if I would be trading one set of problems for another. Since I have a weight problem being approved is not a problem, but I prefer to do things as naturally as possible. Some insight would be helpful and appreciated.

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Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member, and Samurai warriors
Diagnosed February 2021, A1C 13.5. Low 5s since. 

My new doctor wanted me on long acting insulin, quick acting insulin, and metformin. I negotiated a 3 month reprieve from diabeted medications, because I gave her evidence that was diabetic for at least the previous 12 years. Baby steps. 

Most of my meals look like stir-fry, eggs, soup, salads, or some combination of the above. Baby steps.

I eat to blood glucose meter, my blood glucose numbers… read more

The other day I was watching some show, characters were all excited when one said “Slow Down – you need to manage your expectations”.

I got thinking - does this apply to Diabetics?

The day we get our Diagnosis our Life changes Forever.

I see many who seem to think their next 10, 20 or 30 years have gone down the drain now that they are “Diabetic”.

Whether we choose to ignore it, jump right in with both feet or settle somewhere in the middle Diabetes will be with us for the rest of our days… read more

Looking through a list of Team members I noticed that @A DiabetesTeam Member was diagnosed in 1993 - 29 years ago which certainly makes her one of the extreme veterans.

So I'm looking for a "shout out".

When were you Diagnosed??

Myself - 2016 (August) - Age 52