One’s mental health and general wellbeing can be significantly impacted by having diabetes. Anxiety, despair, and other mental health issues can result from the stress of managing a chronic illness. However, people with diabetes can improve their mental health and quality of life by emphasizing self-care and getting help from medical professionals, friends, and family. Using strategies including consistent exercise, good diet, and stress-reduction techniques can also be helpful.

People with diabetes may manage their physical and mental health with the use of strategies including consistent exercise, a good diet, and stress-reduction techniques.