Managing diabetes distress
You're not alone
Living with mate huka (diabetes) can be challenging - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Diabetes distress and mental health concerns are common among people living with diabetes and their whānau, across all ages and all types.
Research from the Diabetes NZ Emotional Wellbeing Survey* found that 81% of people living with diabetes have experienced diabetes distress at some point. It is a natural response to an unrelenting condition - not a sign of weakness or failure.
What is diabetes distress?
Living with mate huka (diabetes) can take a real emotional toll. The relentless daily demands of managing the condition - the decisions, the monitoring, the uncertainty - can lead to feelings of overwhelm, frustration, guilt and exhaustion. This is known as diabetes distress, and it is far more common than many people realise.
You don't have to manage this on your own — support is available whenever you need it.
Download our resource to find out more about diabetes distress and what you can do to support your emotional wellbeing.
Get in touch
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info@diabetes.org.nz