Diabetes Burnout Support
Feeling exhausted when it comes to diabetes management? You're not alone.
Managing diabetes day in and day out is a lot.
The constant monitoring, the endless decisions, the pressure to “do it right” — it can feel like your entire life revolves around your condition. If you’re feeling emotionally exhausted, unmotivated, or just over it, there’s a name for that: diabetes burnout.
And here’s the truth — it’s more common than you think, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
What is Diabetes Burnout?
Diabetes burnout happens when the physical and emotional toll of managing your condition starts to weigh too heavily. You might feel:
Tired of tracking blood sugar or taking medications
Frustrated with food restrictions or lifestyle changes
Hopeless about ever getting it “under control”
Guilty or anxious when things don’t go perfectly
Burnout can lead to pulling back on self-care, skipping doctor’s appointments, or even feeling hopeless when it comes to diabetes management. According to a 2020 study in Diabetes Spectrum, emotional distress linked to diabetes is experienced by over 40% of people living with the condition. So, no — you’re not being dramatic. This is real, and it’s valid.
How We Can Help
At Pineapple Therapy, we offer counselling for diabetes burnout designed to help you reconnect with your sense of balance, peace, and purpose — not just your blood sugar numbers.
Our certified therapists are trained in working with individuals managing chronic illnesses, and we get that this isn’t “just in your head.” Together, we can work on:
Coping strategies to reduce stress
Setting realistic goals
Processing emotions like grief, anger, or guilt around diabetes management
Rebuilding motivation and a sense of autonomy
You deserve support that sees all of you — not just the data on a glucose monitor.
Ready to talk?
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, our team is here to help you navigate diabetes burnout. We offer:
Virtual and in-person sessions
Flexible scheduling
Therapists who get it (many of us live with chronic conditions ourselves)
Take the first step and reach out below.