Main description:

* Provides the reader with information and education, enabling the provision of support to reduce psychological distress and improve diabetes self-management. * A necessary guide to understanding mental health issues in those with diabetes. * Explores cultural differences in the experience of diabetes * Includes anonymous quotes from people with diabetes based on numerous independent studies concerning how people self-manage their condition to illustrate the patient's perspective of the issues highlighted in each chapter.

Contents:

Introduction

About This Book

Diabetes, Diagnosis, and Emotional Impact

Impact of a Diabetes Diagnosis

How an Emotional Response is Formed

The Individual's Perception of Their Diabetes

Diabetes Self-Management

Key Messages in This Chapter

Diabetes and Psychosocial Issues

Psychological Issues for People with Diabetes

Focussing on Changing Behaviour to Make a Difference

Key Messages in This Chapter

Theories of Behaviour Applied to Diabetes

Diabetes, the COM-B Model and the Behaviour Change Wheel

Diabetes and the Common Sense Model

Self-Regulation Theory and Perpetual Control Theory

Key Messages in This Chapter

Diabetes and Depression

Diabetes and Associated Mental Health

The Communication Process

Treatment and Management

Treating Depression to Improve Diabetes Control

Treating Depression to Prevent Diabetes

Key Messages in This Chapter

Diabetes and Eating Disorders

Prevalence, Diabetes, and Disordered Eating

Anorexia

Bulimia Nervosa

Calorie Restriction

Diabulimia

Disordered Eating and Diabetes

Key Messages in This Chapter

Diabetes and the Disease Process

Chronic Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes and Other Autoimmune Diseases

Diabetes Comorbidities

Preventing Comorbidities in Diabetes

Managing Comorbidities in Diabetes

Key Messages in This Chapter

Diabetes, Stigma, and Weight Loss Surgery

Victim Blaming

The Escalating Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Management

Type 2 Diabetes Reversal with Diet and Exercise

Type 2 Diabetes Reversal with Surgery

Weight Loss Surgery for Children with Type 2 Diabetes

The Psychological Impact of Weight Loss Surgery

Key Messages in This Chapter

Glossary

References

Index