Diabetes distress

Diabetes distress (DD) is a psychological state, found in persons with diabetes and their caregivers. This is a state which causes significant emotional distress, however it fails to meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD). The 2017 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, published by the American Diabetes Association, mentions the need to assess and manage DD to improve self-care and glycemic control and reduce cardiovascular risk and all-cause mortality.[1]