Diabetes and mental health - PubMed
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- Diabetes is linked to five common mental health problems: fear of hypoglycemia, diabetes distress, depression, disordered eating, and sleep disorders.
- Mental health issues in diabetes can reduce quality of life, impair self-care, and increase risks like high HbA1c, comorbidities, and premature mortality.
- Psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and stepped care are effective short-term treatments.
- Long-term outcomes of mental health treatments for diabetes-related issues remain unclear, and research gaps exist, especially in gestational diabetes.
- Patients desire discussions about emotional challenges with diabetes health professionals, supporting the need for integrated mental health monitoring and support in clinical practice.