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Published on: July 14, 2023
Reducing diabetes distress and improving self-management with mindfulness
Robin R Whitebird1, Mary Jo Kreitzer2, Gabriela Vazquez-Benitez3
1a School of Social Work , University of St Thomas , St Paul , MN , USA.
Abstract:
Stress associated with diabetes makes managing diabetes harder. We investigated whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) could reduce diabetes distress and improve management. We recruited 38 participants to complete an MBSR program. Surveys and lab values were completed at baseline and post-intervention. Participants showed significant improvement in diabetes-related distress (Cohen's d -.71, p < .002), psychosocial self-efficacy (Cohen's d .80, p < .001), and glucose control (Cohen's d -.79, p < .001). Significant improvements in depression, anxiety, stress, coping, self-compassion, and social support were also found. These results suggest that MBSR may offer an effective method for helping people better self-manage their diabetes and improve mental health.
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