2023-11-14 08:47:29
The Mental Toll of Diabetes: Diabetes League Calls for Open Discussion
On World Diabetes Day, the Diabetes League is urging for more open discussions about the mental impact of diabetes, as a recent survey revealed that half of the participants with diabetes feel mentally tired.
The survey, which involved around 2,000 people with diabetes, their parents, and partners, highlighted the emotional and practical burden that comes with managing the disease. Half of the respondents with diabetes reported feeling “mentally tired,” while seven in ten parents of children with diabetes also expressed the same sentiment. Furthermore, seven in ten participants with diabetes felt that not enough attention is given to the mental impact of the disease, with less than one in five receiving psychological counseling after their diagnosis.
In light of these findings, the Diabetes League is calling for increased awareness and support for the mental health aspects of diabetes. Inge Everaert, team coordinator of the Knowledge Center, Policy, and Research of the Diabetes League, emphasized the importance of making diabetes a topic of discussion in social networks, schools, and workplaces.
The organization also stressed the need for individuals with diabetes to seek help when they feel overwhelmed mentally, as more than a quarter of people still have unanswered questions after consultations. Furthermore, the Diabetes League is urging the government to focus on providing appropriate and high-quality psychological guidance for people with diabetes, as well as their partners, parents, and family members.
To coincide with World Diabetes Day, the Diabetes League has launched a scientifically validated ‘Diabetes distress test’ to help individuals gauge the impact of diabetes on their mental well-being.
The test can be accessed on the Diabetes League’s website.
It is crucial for the wider community to recognize and support the mental well-being of people with diabetes, and the Diabetes League’s call for open discussions is a step in the right direction.]
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