Diabetes isn’t just about blood sugar. It’s about the mind.
Mind Over Sugar was born out of lived experience — not theory. I’ve lived with Type 1 diabetes for over two decades, and during that time, one thing became painfully clear: you can have the best insulin-to-carb ratios, the cleanest diet, and the most well-meaning specialists on your team… and still feel completely overwhelmed, ashamed, angry, anxious, or just plain done.
Because no one really tells you what to do with your mind when you’re handed a diagnosis that never goes away.
We’re taught how to avoid going blind, losing limbs, or landing in the ER. We’re told what to eat, when to test, how to move. We hear about HbA1c targets, hypo signs, and complication risks. And all of that is valid — it keeps us alive. But what about staying well?
What about the constant mental load of decision after decision?
What about the burnout, the guilt, the perfectionism, the fear of getting it wrong?
What about the anxiety when your numbers don’t behave, no matter how “good” you are?
That’s where Mind Over Sugar comes in.
This isn’t just another diabetes education platform.
This is the missing half of diabetes care — the half no one prepares you for.
The part that affects your mood, your motivation, your sense of self, and your daily choices.
Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with Type 2 and feel like your whole life has changed overnight… or you’ve been dealing with this for years and you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine — this space is for you.
Mind Over Sugar exists to support the part of diabetes that lives above the shoulders.
We talk about mindset, emotional resilience, anxiety, boundaries, and burnout. We explore the habits, beliefs, and internal stories that shape how you live with this condition — and how to rewrite them in a way that gives you back your power.
Because no one should feel like they’re failing just for being human.
And no — we don’t do toxic positivity here. We do honesty, humour, and compassion.
We acknowledge the dark stuff. And we learn how to walk through it anyway.
So if you’ve ever thought:
- “I’m sick of being a full-time pancreas.”
- “Why does no one else seem to struggle the way I do?”
- “I know what I should do, but I can’t seem to do it.”
- “I’m exhausted — physically and emotionally.”
- “I just want to feel normal again.”
You’re not broken. You’re not lazy. You’re not failing.
You’re navigating a relentless, invisible condition — and you’re doing your best.
Mind Over Sugar is here to remind you:
You don’t just need discipline. You need support.
You don’t just need numbers. You need nourishment — for your mind.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
Start where you are — and don’t do it empty-handed.
Visit the Resources Page for tools, guides, and mindset support that actually make a difference.
Because when you feel better mentally, you manage better physically.
Welcome to Mind Over Sugar. Where we manage more than just blood sugar.
We manage the weight that comes with it — and we do it together.
Speak soon,
Pete 🙂
Your Diabetes Mindset Coach