Diabetes Caregiver Support
Raising a Child with Diabetes Is a Whole Different Kind of Parenting - You Deserve Support Too.
Being a parent or caregiver to a child with diabetes? It’s more than checking blood sugar and counting carbs. It’s sleepless nights. It’s worrying about every number. It’s navigating school, social events, burnout, guilt, and the pressure to always get it right.
At Pineapple Therapy, we offer mental health counselling for caregivers of children with diabetes—because your emotional well-being matters, too.
The Emotional Weight of Caregiving
Let’s be real: caring for a child with diabetes can feel like living in a constant state of “alert.”
Whether your child is newly diagnosed or you’ve been managing this for years, the emotional load is real:
Anxiety about low blood sugar, especially overnight
Guilt when something goes wrong (even though you’re doing your best)
Feeling isolated or misunderstood by other parents
Struggles navigating school, sports, or social events
Burnout from being “on” 24/7—because diabetes never takes a break
You’re trying to give your child a normal, joyful life—while carrying the weight of a complex, chronic condition. That’s a lot.
And guess what? You’re allowed to need help with that.
How We Can Help
You don’t have to carry this all by yourself. Our therapists offer compassionate, judgment-free support to help you:
Process fear, grief, or trauma related to your child’s diagnosis
Set boundaries so you don’t burn out
Cope with anxiety around blood sugar highs/lows
Improve communication with your child or co-parent
Navigate transitions like school, sleepovers, or adolescence
Reconnect with your own identity—outside of being a caregiver
We use approaches like Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy, and parent-focused support frameworks to help you feel more grounded, confident, and cared for.
Ready to talk?
Taking care of you helps everyone. It’s not selfish. It’s smart.
At Pineapple Therapy, we get that this is more than a medical condition—it’s a family journey.
We offer:
Virtual and in-person therapy for caregivers
Therapists experienced in chronic illness and pediatric care
Support groups for parents of kids with diabetes
Flexible scheduling for busy family life
A shame-free space to say the hard stuff out loud
Take the first step and reach out below.