Psychological Disorders and their Relationship with Diabetes

The relationship between problems related to mental health and diabetes is bilateral. On the one hand, diabetics suffer psychological problems related to the management and control of the disease, however, mental problems such as anxiety and depression can be triggers for the development of diabetes. Thus, this article tries to elucidate the relationship between diabetes and psychological disorders. It is observed that people with diabetes have their own stress triggers, derived from the health conditions imposed by the disease itself, which leads to various types of psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety and binge eating, which are also triggering factors of an obesity, derived from metabolic disorders and the consumption of foods of low nutritional quality. Thus, it is important that psychological follow-up and the formation of support groups be carried out to reduce the stress levels of these patients. The empowerment of diabetic patients is essential for improving treatment and reducing the risk of comorbidities.