Coping with Emotional Issues
People with diabetes often have to deal with emotional issues associated with having and taking care of their diabetes. Learn how to cope with the emotional struggles that may go along with having diabetes.
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10 Tips for Coping with Diabetes Distress
It is important for people with diabetes to learn how to cope with diabetes distress. -
How to Help a Loved One Cope with Diabetes Cdc-pdf[PDF – 918K]
Tips for helping your loved one cope with diabetes. -
HealthSense – Resources for Coping with Stress and EmotionsExternal
Use these resources on the NIH Diabetes and HealthSense website for more information on coping with stress and emotions if you have diabetes. -
Depression and DiabetesExternal
Depression is sometimes associated with diseases, including diabetes. Dealing with more than one health problem at a time can be difficult, so understanding the link between depression and diabetes is important. -
Living a Balanced Life with Diabetes Tip SheetsThe tip sheets from the Living a Balanced Life with Diabetes: A Toolkit Addressing Psychosocial Issues for American Indian and Alaska Native People can help you address common emotional issues among people with diabetes and their families.
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