Association between mental health and self-care behavior among older adults with diabetes according to Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2019

Similarities and Differences in Diabetes Diagnosis Stories Among Adults With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes in Appalachian Ohio

“…Additionally, people from Appalachian Ohio experience higher rates of specific psychosocial issues, including clinically significant depressive symptoms and diabetes distress (i.e., the negative emotional experience of having to manage a chronic, progressive condition such as diabetes) ( 6 – 8 ). These psychosocial issues are often associated with reduced engagement in diabetes self-care behaviors, potentially leading to long-term complications ( 9 ).…”