PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF DIABETES MELLITUS ON PATIENTS’ EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND DAILY LIFE ADJUSTMENTS

Abstract

An individual's physical, social, emotional, and psychological well-being can be impacted by diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease.Diabetes patients frequently face psychological difficulties that, if left untreated, have a significant detrimental influence on their social and general well-being.Diabetes mellitus of either type 1 or type 2 is more commonly connected to anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.Diabetes-related mental health complications make it more difficult to adhere to treatment regimens, which increase the risk of catastrophic both the short- & long-term issues like amputation, blindness, stroke, diminishedlifestyle quality, cognitive decline, & early death. The fundamental goal of patient maintenance for diabetes is self-care, therefore addressing the psychosocial aspects of treatment, such as intellectual, emotional, behavioural, & social issues, would help remove the psychological obstacles to adherence. The current review consequently looks at the emotional and psychological requirements of diabetes patients and stresses the role of diabetologists, mental health specialists, and clinical psychologists in easing the challenges these patients experience.

Key Words:

Type 2 Diabetes, Psychological Impact, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Diabetes mellitus, Emotional Well-Being, Life Adjustments.