Because managing type 2 diabetes is typically a lifelong commitment, you’ll probably experience burnout at some point, despite your best efforts. The first step toward dealing with it is to recognize you may need to accept help in some aspects of your diabetes care. Try to figure out what factors caused you to burn out, and seek help to address them so you can restore your quality of life.
Reaching out for support from friends and family is essential to relieving diabetes burnout. “They can help you put things into perspective and get back on track,” says DeJesus.
Randy Pike, a news reporter in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, who has been living with type 2 diabetes for more than 15 years, knows how helpful family can be. “My wife generally notices signs that I need to eat better than I do,” he says.
If you’d like to connect with others with diabetes, find a local American Diabetes Association office near you, or search for online communities on social media.
If you discuss your situation with your family, your care team, and your peers, they can offer you insights to better manage your stress.