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 in 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.
Have a look through the resources below for further reading.
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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.
