Ep. 15: How Guilt and Shame Keep You Stuck With Diabetes (And How to Break the Cycle)
Have you ever avoided checking your blood sugar because you were afraid of what the number would say? Put off a doctor's appointment because you felt embarrassed about your A1C? Or told yourself you were failing at diabetes because you couldn't seem to stay consistent?
You're not alone—and shame may be playing a bigger role in your diabetes management than you realize.
In this episode of Simplifying Diabetes, I'm joined by a psychologist who also lives with type 2 diabetes to talk about the connection between guilt, shame, and the everyday behaviors that help us manage diabetes.
We'll explore…
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