For National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re doing a special five-part Mental Health series with friend of the pod, Mary Mosier.

This episode is Part 3: Grief

In this episode, Rob and Eritrea talk to Mary about:

• Its normal for grief to awaken all emotions not just sadness.

• There are stages to grief and cycling thru them is also a part of the grief process, but It’s not a linear process for anyone.

• It’s important to acknowledge grief , but it’s normal to deny it. Denial is often a way to cope.

• Stay aware of the things that nurture you, this is/can be different for all people living with Diabetes. Staying hydrated, exercise, sleep: these can all affect how you feel.

• There are times with Diabetes that we need extra help and extra resources.

• Not everything happens for a reason, like a high blood sugar or a low blood sugar, and that’s okay.

To learn more about this Mental Health Series or to learn more about the Mental Health therapy giveaway, check out diabeticsdoingthings.com/mental-health