51: World Diabetes Day 2024: Diabetes & Wellbeing

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional side of diabetes, exploring how well-being plays a vital role in managing type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.

With 36% of people experiencing diabetes distress and 63% living in fear of complications, it’s clear that the mental and emotional toll of diabetes is just as significant as the physical aspects. You’ll learn practical strategies to manage these challenges, improve your emotional health, and take small steps to prioritize your overall well-being.

We also discuss powerful tools like future pacing—a mindset technique that helps you visualize your healthier, future self and use that vision to stay motivated and take positive action today. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, this episode will offer you support, encouragement, and real-world steps to help you thrive, not just survive, with diabetes.

CHAPTERS
1:14 Share diabetes awareness with others
2:00 World Diabetes Day 2024 theme
4:02 Dimensions of well-being
6:06 Understanding diabetes distress
8:08 Overcoming fear of complications
11:32 Building a thrive mindset
13:07 Future pacing to create better health and well-being
18:29 Take care of your well-being each day

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