Diabetes Mental Health Support
Living With Diabetes Is a Lot—Your Mental Health Matters Too
Managing diabetes isn’t just about food, insulin, or numbers. It’s also the stress, the planning, the decision fatigue, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it.
Whether you’re living with type 1, type 2, or any form of diabetes, we see you—and we know it’s more than just a medical condition. At Pineapple Therapy, we offer mental health support and counselling for people living with diabetes, so you don’t have to carry the weight alone.
Because your emotional health is just as important as your blood sugar levels.
The Emotional Side of Diabetes
If diabetes has ever made you feel anxious, burnt out, frustrated, or just plain exhausted—you’re not imagining it.
In fact, research shows that people with diabetes are 2–3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety than those without the condition. (Source: CDC)
You might be dealing with:
Diabetes distress or burnout
Blood sugar-related anxiety or perfectionism
Feeling overwhelmed with tech, tracking, or routines
Fear of complications or long-term health outcomes
Guilt or shame around “not doing enough”
Isolation—feeling like no one really gets it
And that’s exactly where therapy can help.
How Our Mental Health Services Can Support You
We offer more than just a space to talk—we offer real tools, real support, and real empathy from therapists who understand what it’s like to live with a chronic condition.
We help you:
Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Build sustainable habits without the pressure of perfection
Manage CGM or pump alarm fatigue
Navigate big feelings after a diagnosis
Process grief, guilt, or fear tied to your diabetes
Reconnect with your identity outside of your diagnosis
We use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help you manage both your emotional health and your daily life with diabetes.
Ready to get started?
At Pineapple Therapy, we’ve created a space where people with diabetes can feel seen, supported, and never judged. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been navigating this for years, we’re here to support your mental health journey.
- In-person and virtual counseling options
- Therapists with chronic illness expertise
- Support tailored to YOU, not just your blood sugar
- Flexible scheduling and zero shame