phsychology of living w T1 diabetes

Question 1

how many times higher is the prevelence of depression in someone w T1 diabetes compared to general population

Answer 1

x3 higher

Question 2

what can poorer psychological well being lead to (in terms of treatment)

Answer 2

increased difficulty adhering to diabetes self care -> more complications

Question 3

neuropsychological implications of T1 diabetes

Answer 3

memory, attention and organisation/problem-solving skills found to be lower in children with Type 1 diabetes

Question 4

why are diabetic pts at a higher risk of mood vairations

Answer 4

blood glucose affects mood/irritability

Question 5

what is learned helpnessness

Answer 5

repeated failed attempts to manage their condition leading to a sense of helplessness and giving up

Question 6

what is diabulimia

Answer 6

an eating disorder in a person with diabetes, typically type I diabetes, wherein the person purposefully restricts insulin in order to lose weight

Question 7

what is diabetes distress

Answer 7

the emotional response to managing diabetes

Question 8

5 signs of diabetic burnout

Answer 8

1. Appearing frustrated about diabetes the demands of managing it;
2. Reporting worries about not taking enough care of your diabetes but struggling to make changes;
3. Avoiding going to appointments or monitoring blood sugars;
4. Making unhealthy food choices regularly;
5. Appearing isolated or reporting feeling lonely