Diabetes - Psychosocial Assessment
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What can be reasons to refer patients with diabetes to a medical psychologists?
- Voluntary
- Poor somatic outcomes: too High/ low Hba1C
- Poor psychological outcomes: anxious, depressed
- non/low adherence, selfcare
- Too strict
What are the 6 most common psychological problems among patients with diabetes?
- Anxiety/Trauma
- Depression
- Acceptance/adaptation
- Eating problems
- Stress/energy
- Cognitive dysfunction
What is the association between depression and diabetes?
- 2 times higher chance of diabetes
- often underdiagnosed
- Can lead to a vicious cycle of low mood --> low selfcare--> worse blood glucose levels --> negative emotions/cognitions --> feeling more depressed
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What are the most important diabetes related fears?
- Fear of hypoglycemia
- Fear of hyperglycemia (complications)
- Fear of injections/needles
- Fear of gaining weight due to insulin/carbohydrates
Which measurement instrument can be used to assess hypo fear?
How can fear of hyperglycemia be assessed?
Which instrument can be used to assess anxiety towards needles/injections?
How can diabetes stress be assessed?
How does disturbed eating behaviour manifestate in patients with diabetes?
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