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My Mental Health Matters

Managing Diabetes

UNDERSTANDING DIABETES DISTRESS

What is Diabetes Distress?

The emotional response to living with diabetes - involving constant decisions, unexpected outcomes, and the full-time demands of diabetes management.

More common than depression

Requires unique strategies

Diabetes Distress Can Lead To:

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Suboptimal self-management

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Elevated A1C levels

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More frequent severe hypoglycemia

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Impaired quality of life

Signs of Diabetes Burnout

Physical or emotional exhaustion from feeling powerless, despite best efforts:

• Disengagement from self-care tasks

• Unhealthy or uncontrolled eating

• Risk-taking behaviors

• Non-attendance at clinic appointments

You Don't Have to Face This Alone

Diabetes education is often the most effective treatment.

Recognizing negative self-talk and identifying more positive, realistic perspectives can minimize emotional distress.

Get Support From Doreatha L. Page, MA, LPC, NCC