CBT by Condition

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CBT for Diabetes Distress & Adherence

Educational content only. Coordinate with your diabetes care team. See our Medical Disclaimer.

Overview

Diabetes distress includes burnout, frustration, and worry about glucose control. CBT targets problem‑solving, self‑talk, and routine design.

Why CBT helps

  • Problem‑solving: define barriers, list options, try one step, review.
  • Self‑compassion: reduce all‑or‑nothing thinking about numbers.
  • Cueing routines: external prompts for meds, monitoring, meals, activity.

Journaling prompts

  1. Barrier today → one step I tried → outcome.
  2. Balanced thought about today’s glucose data.
  3. One cue or routine that supported adherence.

Pair with your care plan; see How to Journal.

When to seek care

Use clinical guidance to adjust medications and plans; request behavioral health support if distress persists.

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