Mental Health and Diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis might feel like a threat not only to one's health, but also to one's way of life, because managing diabetes necessitates modifications to one's daily routine. Blood sugar variations can cause a lot of anxiety. Blood sugar fluctuations can induce mood swings and other mental symptoms like weariness, difficulty thinking properly, and anxiety. Diabetes distress is a symptom that resembles stress, depression, and anxiety that is caused by having diabetes. Diabetes distress, unlike depression, can be traced back to diabetes-related causes. External factors such as family and community support, as well as health-care services, might have an impact on diabetes distress. Diabetes distress is expected to affect 33 to 50 percent of people with diabetes at some stage.

• Diabetic distress
• Identification and management of diabetic stress