Blood Sugar Anxiety Support
Feeling Anxious About Lows and Highs? Blood Sugar Anxiety Is Real.
If you’re constantly checking your blood sugar, worrying about what every number means, or bracing yourself for the next low or high—you’re not alone.
Blood sugar anxiety is a very real (and very valid) part of life with diabetes, and it can take a toll on your mental health.
At Pineapple Therapy, we offer mental health services and counselling for people experiencing diabetes-related anxiety. We’re here to help you feel more grounded, more supported, and less consumed by the numbers.
Because managing diabetes is already a full-time job—your brain doesn’t need to be in panic mode 24/7.
What Is Blood Sugar-Related Anxiety?
Whether you live with type 1, type 2, or another form of diabetes, you’ve likely felt anxious about:
The fear of going low, especially when you’re alone or sleeping
Highs that make you feel sick, foggy, or ashamed
The pressure to keep your numbers “in range” at all times
The guilt or fear that comes with “bad” numbers
The emotional rollercoaster that can follow CGM alerts or finger pricks
This isn’t just worry—it’s a real mental health challenge. A 2023 study published in Diabetes Therapy found that anxiety is significantly more prevalent among people with diabetes, especially when blood sugar variability is high or when CGM alarms are frequent. (Source)
How We Can Help
The goal isn’t to “stop caring” about your numbers—it’s to help you find a healthier, more balanced relationship with them.
Our certified therapists are experienced in supporting people with chronic illness-related anxiety, and we’ll work with you to:
Reduce the emotional charge of highs and lows
Manage fear around nighttime lows or being unprepared
Break cycles of obsessive checking or number spiraling
Create realistic routines that reduce stress without perfectionism
Feel more confident and calm in your diabetes care
We use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you regulate anxiety in a way that works for your life—not just the textbook version of diabetes.
Ready to talk?
At Pineapple Therapy, we’re all about real, compassionate support—no toxic positivity, no judgment.
We provide:
In-person or virtual therapy sessions
Therapists who understand diabetes and chronic illness
Flexible scheduling options
A warm, stigma-free space to explore what you’re going through
Whether you’ve had diabetes for years or were diagnosed last week, we’re here to help you feel more empowered and less overwhelmed.
Take the first step and reach out below.