As a Board-Certified MD specializing in lifestyle and behavioral medicine, I see the profound physical effects of chronic stress in my clinic every single day. Recently, a patient named Sarah sat in my office, frustrated that her morning glucose readings remained stubbornly high despite a perfect diet and rigorous medication adherence. During our interview, she … Read more
My name is Dr. David T. Broome, MD, and in my practice, specializing in endocrinology and exercise medicine, many patients ask me about the best exercises for mental health and diabetes when they feel overwhelmed by both rising blood sugar and emotional stress. Just last week, I met with Marcus, a patient struggling with anxiety … Read more
In my clinical practice, I often remind patients that managing diabetes involves far more than counting carbs and taking medication. Using effective stress management techniques for diabetics is an essential part of long-term blood sugar control. I frequently see patients who follow their nutrition plans carefully but still experience unexpected glucose spikes. I recently worked … Read more
As an endocrinologist, I review hundreds of blood sugar logs every week, and I’ve learned that medications and diet are not always the full story. Many patients ask me about mindfulness for diabetes patients when stress seems to be affecting their glucose levels. I remember working with a patient named Robert whose diet was excellent … Read more
Just last week, a patient named James sat in my office and shared something I hear far too often. He told me, “Dr. Broome, checking my blood sugar feels like getting a daily report card on my self-worth.” Conversations like this are why many patients ask me how to stay mentally strong with diabetes when … Read more
As a practicing physician, my name is Dr. David T. Broome, MD, and I specialize in endocrinology and neurobehavioral health. Recently, I interviewed a patient named Sarah, who came into my office in tears, convinced that her new medication was altering her personality. She asked me a very common, highly important question: Does insulin affect … Read more
In my clinical practice, many patients ask me why diabetics feel tired and depressed, even when they’re taking their medications correctly and following treatment plans. If you’ve been feeling constantly drained, mentally foggy, or emotionally low, you’re not alone—and these symptoms are not simply “in your head.” I recently spoke with a patient who described … Read more
Last month, a long-time patient named Elena sat in my clinic and broke down in tears. She admitted she hadn’t checked her blood sugar in over three weeks because she “couldn’t bear to look at the numbers anymore.” Moments like this are why many patients ask me how to deal with diabetes burnout when the … Read more
Last week in my clinic, a patient named Marcus sat across from me with a look of pure exhaustion. He had been managing his blood sugar meticulously, yet he confessed, “Dr. Broome, I feel a constant sense of dread, and some days I can barely get out of bed.” Marcus was dealing with a profound, … Read more
As a practicing physician, my name is Dr. David T. Broome, MD, and I specialize in the complex intersection of endocrinology and behavioral health. Just last month, I sat down with Elena, a patient who had been living with Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. She confessed that checking her glucose felt like taking … Read more