T1 L11: Psychological aspects of living with diabetes

Question 1

What are some psychological reasons why people may not be testing their blood glucose levels?

Answer 1

Fear of needles
Inconvenience
Poor organisation
No motivation
Fear of seeing a bad result 
Shame

Question 2

What is a Diabetes ‘burn out’ and what does it include?

Answer 2

It’s feeling low related to diabetes and includes:

• Feeling overwhelmed
• Depressed/anxious/angry
• Feeling alone or isolated

Question 3

What criteria are described in the ICD-10 about sexual dysfunction?

Answer 3

• Lack or loss of sexual desire
• Sexual aversion and lack of sexual enjoyment
• Failure of genital response
• Orgasmic dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation
• Nonorganic vaginismus
• Nonorganic dyspareunia
• Excessive sexual drive

Question 4

How common is sexual dysfunction with diabetes?

Answer 4

More than 50% of men with diabetes suffer from it

Question 5

What is Peyronie’s disease?

Answer 5

A noncancerous condition resulting from fibrous scar tissue that develops on the penis and causes curved, painful erections

Question 6

What is meant by social GGRRAAACCEEESSS?

Answer 6

Used to help us consider how our identity influences our behaviour

Gender, Geography, Race, Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Class, Culture, Ethnicity, Education, Employment, Sexuality, Sexual orientation, Spirituality

Question 7

What is the PLISSIT model?

Answer 7

A proposed conceptual scheme for the behavioural treatment of sexual problems

1. Permission- giving permission to start talking about sexual issues
2. Limited information- Basic education about the topic at hand
3. Specific suggestions- making suggestions based on a full evaluation of the presenting problems
4. Intensive therapy- Referral to intensive therapy

Question 8

What is the Extended PLISSIT model (Ex-PLISSIT)?

Answer 8

Used to address sexual wellbeing of individuals with an acquired disability or chronic illness