Study: Diabetic students at higher risk of stress, depression

New environments can significantly disrupt a person's self-care plan, especially when it comes to diet and managing blood glucose. For students moving away from home, where routines are set, getting access to the right foods may prove difficult.

Heightened diabetes distress comes from the uncertainty of being able to effectively maintain one's health in the face of major life changes or disease complications. The consequences of not managing diabetes can be severe, including loss of eyesight and limbs.

The best intervention for combating uncertainty is information, according to Beverly, who recommended referring patients with high distress for diabetes education. Patients can speak to diabetes educators and dieticians to learn about better eating habits, treatment options, or can consult a medical practitioner trained in diabetes distress.

Source: asianage.com

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