Anxiety, financial burden, fear of complication: Struggles of living with diabetes
India TodayIndia is facing a growing burden of diabetes, with incidence in younger people increasing exponentially in the past few years. The research by the International Diabetes Federation, an umbrella organisation of over 240 national diabetes associations, revealed that 86% of diabetics in India have experienced anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. The Mental Stress of a Diabetic Given that diabetes treatment requires a person to check their blood sugar levels regularly to avoid frequent spikes, it does amount to certain stress in a busy life. In type 1 diabetes, a person has to go through a lifelong treatment of injecting insulin into their body or using an insulin pump to regulate blood sugar levels. By integrating mental health support into diabetes care and leveraging digital tools, individuals can be empowered to manage their condition more effectively.
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