Goes beyond depression to explain other emotional issues connected to diabetes, such as anxiety, grief and loss, motivation problems and stress. Includes informal assessments, self-care tips and advice on seeking professional help. Written by a psychologist with diabetes who can relate to the challenges patients face. 2007. 32 pages.
Topics include:
• Emotional health and diabetes
• The physical effects of stress
• Emotional challenges with diabetes
• Finding motivation
• What you can do for yourself
• When you need help
• Where to go from here
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