ADA Community Support Network » All Posts https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/forum/category-sections-and-group-discussion-pages/psychosocial-aspects-of-diabetes/feed/ Fri, 29 May 2026 05:22:21 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.14 en-US https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1695 <![CDATA[Reply To: Celebrate Your Wins]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1695 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:11:58 +0000 Vera Bartasavich Bridgette….Fantastic! How did your first 1/2 Marathon go on Sunday? ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1687 <![CDATA[Reply To: Celebrate Your Wins]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1687 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:41 +0000 Nancy Murphy Celebrated my 56th T1D Diaversary last December and my daughter celebrated her 15th in January!  We’re so grateful for all of the continued progress in treatments and technologies over our combined seven decades of T1D experience!   We’ve come a long way! ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1681 <![CDATA[Reply To: Celebrate Your Wins]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1681 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:52:54 +0000 Dan Hager Way to go! ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1676 <![CDATA[Reply To: Celebrate Your Wins]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1676 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:52:27 +0000 Bridgette Walton With all of my hardwork, sweat, and determination, I have lost about 75 lbs since COVID. Planning to run my first Publix Atlanta Half Marathon on 3/1/26. #SmallVictoriesMatter ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/parents-role-in-supporting-independent-diabetes-management/#post-1658 <![CDATA[Parents’ Role in Supporting Independent Diabetes Management]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/parents-role-in-supporting-independent-diabetes-management/#post-1658 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:37:35 +0000 Dan Hager As your teen or adolescent takes on more responsibility for their diabetes management, your role evolves too. Our latest Ask the Experts event will help you navigate that transition. 🎥 Watch the recording now at bit.ly/4bOEyty. ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/who-inspires-you/#post-1650 <![CDATA[Who inspires you?]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/who-inspires-you/#post-1650 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:14:39 +0000 Dan Hager Let’s celebrate the people who lift us up. Who’s someone that inspires you in your diabetes journey? ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1645 <![CDATA[Reply To: Celebrate Your Wins]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/celebrate-your-wins/#post-1645 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:14:36 +0000 Melody O’Connor My small and big wins lately have been being able to take Jardiance and only Lantus every morning to manage my blood sugars. I used to be on so much Humalog fast acting insulin for 20+ years and I’m completely off of it now! To me that is a miracle! I’ve also been able to lose weight because of this I think and finally saw the scale under 200 pounds for the first time in over 20 years! ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/whats-a-moment-in-your-diabetes-journey-that-made-you-feel-proud/#post-1637 <![CDATA[What’s a moment in your diabetes journey that made you feel proud?]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/whats-a-moment-in-your-diabetes-journey-that-made-you-feel-proud/#post-1637 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:30:38 +0000 Dan Hager Every victory matters, big or small. What’s a moment in your diabetes journey that made you feel proud? Reply and help inspire others. ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/ease-diabetes-stress/#post-1632 <![CDATA[Ease diabetes stress]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/ease-diabetes-stress/#post-1632 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:09:20 +0000 Dan Hager Looking for ways to ease diabetes stress this year? Try these tips—and share your own. We’d love to hear what helps you.

  1. Challenge panicky thoughts.
  2. Complete something manageable on your to-do list.
  3. Take deep, regular breaths.
  4. Have a mantra that calms you.
  5. Go to the happy place in your mind.
  6. Move more.
  7. Give thanks.
  8. Own your choices.
  9. Meditate.
  10. Take a warm bath before bed.

Learn more helpful tips like these at https://diabetes.org/. ]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/holiday-strategies/#post-1609 <![CDATA[Holiday Strategies]]> https://peer-support.chroniclediabetes.com/forums/topic/holiday-strategies/#post-1609 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:22:19 +0000 Dan Hager The latest episode of the Diabetes Day by Day podcast, “Holiday Strategies for People with Diabetes,” is now live! Learn how to navigate holiday challenges and how loved ones can support you along the way. 🎧 Listen today at bit.ly/4s5llcO. ]]>