Mental Well-being
Diabetes is a long-term condition that can have an impact on your mental health and well-being. It’s common for people with diabetes to suffer from feelings of depression, anxiety, and distress. The most important thing to know is that you’re not alone and there is a lot of help and support out there.
A low mood can result in you having difficulties managing your diabetes, which can create more feelings of anxiety and depression. If you are struggling, then the first thing to do is speak to your GP or diabetes care team so they can help get you the support you need. It’s okay not to be okay.
To find out more about diabetes and mental well-being, register for our Living with Type 1 Diabetes or My Type 2 Diabetes online courses. There is also a list of additional resources about mental well-being below.
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Diabetes UK video that focuses on how diabetes can affect your emotional well-being.
This leaflet explains the close relationship between having diabetes and feeling down or depressed, recognising the signs and symptoms of depression and the effect of low mood on diabetes self-care.
Diabetes UK page that explains how diabetes can affect you emotionally as well as physically.
Are you aware of the concept of Mindfulness, sometimes also called "present-centredness"? For more information follow this link.
Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, or just generally improving your emotional wellbeing, NHS Mental Health is here to help. It offers practical, useful information to support you on your way to feeling better.
