People may find the emotional demands of the condition relentless, leading to ‘diabetes distress’ and even burnout
While diabetes is a physical condition, its psychological and emotional toll can jeopardise health, even potentially leading to dangerous complications. ‘Managing diabetes can be relentless,’ says Diabetes UK’s senior clinical adviser Libby Dowling.
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