J Korean Diabetes.  2012 Jun;13(2):102-104. 10.4093/jkd.2012.13.2.102.

Understanding and Intervention in Patients with Diabetes Burnout

• Lee JH

• KMID: 2059869
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2012.13.2.102

Abstract

Diabetes can be a difficult and burdensome disease, and feelings of distress are common among patients. The constant stress and frustration of diabetes management can lead to "diabetes burnout". Many patients may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or defeated by diabetes, and may become preoccupied or worried by the fear of complications. As a result, patients may feel unmotivated to adhere to the regimen required for diabetes care. Chronically elevated blood glucose levels may result if appropriate diabetes self-management cannot be achieved or maintained. Therefore, proper identification and treatment of diabetes burnout is a very important aspect of diabetes management.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Stress; Burnout

MeSH Terms

Blood Glucose
Diabetes Mellitus
Frustration
Humans
Self Care
Blood Glucose

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