Managing the Mental and Emotional Toll of Diabetes
Tips to reduce depression and anxiety in patient
Here are a few tips to help diabetes patients beat their depression and anxiety:
Set a meal schedule
Eating at a regular time will help a person manage their blood sugar level.
Regular exercise
A person with diabetes needs to have a healthy weight, and exercise is will help with weight maintenance.
Take medications on time
Physicians give medications with a set schedule for a reason—to maintain the ideal blood sugar levels. It's important that the timeframes are followed.
