Managing diabetes requires effort, attention, and constant follow-up. People with diabetes might feel overwhelmed, leading to an emotional response called diabetes distress. Diabetes distress refers to the worries and frustrations people with diabetes experience when keeping up with the daily demands of diabetes.
High levels of diabetes distress have been associated with poor blood glucose control, poor self-care, low self-efficacy, and poor quality-of-life. Diabetes distress is common.
Thus, it is important to learn how to manage your stress and cope with diabetes.
How to de-stress?
· Recognize your emotions and pay attention to your feelings.
· Talk to someone about your feelings: doctor, family member, health coach, and/or psychologist
· Release stress by engaging in physical activity
· Learn to accept the challenge
· Get enough sleep
· Engage with diabetes communities, listen to advice, and share your coping strategies
· Create a task list
· Make more time for yourself
To learn more how TruDoc can help you with diabetes distress management click here
Author: Joelle Al Tenn, TruDoc Wellness Director
