Why Do Diabetic Patients Experience Emotional Instability?

Diabetic patients often suffer from emotional instability mainly because the disease disrupts hormonal balance in the body and creates long-term pressure from persistent blood sugar management.Diabetes causes hormonal imbalances, such as fluctuations in insulin levels. These hormonal changes directly affect brain neurotransmission, leading to significant mood swings, irritability, and depression.Patients must follow strict dietary restrictions […]

Professor Jacqueline Sturt: How Patients and Clinicians Can Jointly Combat Psychological Distress in Diabetes

During the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Professor Jacqueline Sturt delivered an in-depth discussion on how to precisely address psychological challenges in diabetes and innovate psychological support strategies within diabetes management.Professor Sturt emphasized that people living with diabetes often carry an emotional burden due to the long-term […]

Addressing Mental Health in People with Diabetes: Diabetes Distress and Depression

Mental health challenges are a natural consequence among people living with diabetes and seem to interfere with nearly everything we do. Life with diabetes is not easy; every meal and every activity requires putting one’s condition first, leading to a sharp rise in stress.People with diabetes are more likely to experience depression—a diagnosable medical condition […]