J Korean Diabetes.  2011 Dec;12(4):225-227. 10.4093/jkd.2011.12.4.225.

The Psychological Response of Diabetes Patients

• Yang DH

• KMID: 2059857
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2011.12.4.225

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continuous and mindful self-care. However, most diabetic patients suffer from severe stress from the disease itself, as well as the required treatments. Diabetic patients are prone to psychosocial problems, including psychological adaptation to accepting the fact that they are diabetic, the burden to change behavior and living habits to manage the disease, and the anxiety and fear of complications. Therefore, a diabetes educator needs to understand the psychological responses that occur when a patient is diagnosed with the disease, in order to understand the needs of diabetic patients.

Keyword

Psychological response; Denial; Fear; Anger; Guilt; Depression; Acceptance

MeSH Terms

Adaptation, Psychological
Anger
Anxiety
Chronic Disease
Denial (Psychology)
Depression
Guilt
Humans
Self Care

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