Diabetes, especially T1 diabetes, is so unbelievably mentally taxing. It's a constant source of cognitive load and stress, as your conscious brain is being forc

Diabetes, especially T1 diabetes, is so unbelievably mentally taxing. It's a constant source of cognitive load and stress, as your conscious brain is being forced to take on the functions of your pancreas. A lot of diabetics develop mental health issues and unhealthy habits as a result of it (which is what it sounds like happened to your dad). For me, a CGM was the biggest game changer, by far. Second was cutting down to eating one (larger) meal per day.