Psychology in Diabetes Care and Practice

<p>This is an indispensable guide to diabetes care and practice providing a thorough overview of the main issues that health professionals should keep in mind when treating someone with the condition and how psychology plays a key role in diabetes self-management.</p><p>Based on the latest research evidence along with numerous patient perspectives the book looks at a wide range of topics in diabetes health psychology from mental health conditions to theories of behaviour change with a focus on comorbidities. Chapters describe the emotional impact of a diabetes diagnosis; the psychosocial issues surrounding living with diabetes; theories of behaviour applied to diabetes self-management; the impact of diabetes and depression; diabetes and eating disorders; the psychological impact of diabetes complications and potential stigma associated with having Type 2 diabetes including the psychological impact of weight loss surgery.</p><p>Psychology in Diabetes Care and Practice enables the provision of support to reduce psychological distress and improve diabetes self-management. It helps patients to learn more about how best to manage their condition as well as health professionals wanting to find appropriate ways to facilitate self-management.</p>