Mental Well-being
Diabetes is a long-term condition that can have an impact on your mental health and well-being. It’s common for people with diabetes to suffer from feelings of depression, anxiety and distress. The most important thing to know is that you’re not alone and there is a lot of help and support out there.
A low mood can result in you having difficulties in managing your diabetes, which can create more feelings of anxiety and depression. If you are struggling, then the first thing to do is speak to your GP or diabetes care team so they can help get you the support you need. It’s okay not to be okay.
To find out more about diabetes and mental well-being, register for our Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and Growing Up with Type 1 eLearning courses. There is also a list of additional resources about mental well-being below and you can find details of diabetes support groups across the Somerset area on the Local Services section.
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Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, or just generally improving your emotional wellbeing, the NHS Choices Moodzone is here to help. It offers practical, useful information, interactive tools, and videos to support you on your way to feeling better.