<table style="float: left; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://static.gujaratsamachar.com/content_image/content_image_4b4f670e-b9d1-45b9-9da8-623788ef7115.jpeg" data-filename="1000193563.jpg" style="width: 100%;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="display: flex;justify-content: center;scale: 0.8;">Diabetics suffering from Anxiety, Depression </td></tr></tbody></table> More than 4 in 5 Indians, or 86% of Indians living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition as a result of their diabetes, according to a report, ahead of World Diabetes Day, on Wednesday.The report based on a global survey of seven countries including India, by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), reveals that diabetes impacts mental well-being more than previously thought.The mental health conditions among diabetics were driven commonly due to the fear of developing complications (76%). Other factors included daily diabetes management (72%), accessing support from a healthcare professional (65%), and accessing medicines and supplies (61%).Importantly, the data highlighted a gender divide. About 90% of women living with diabetes reported experiencing a mental health condition, compared to 84% of men.Further, 85% of diabetics also reported experiencing diabetes burnout. This was primarily due to feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by daily diabetes management.Of these 73% also admitted to stopping or interrupting their diabetes treatment due to stress or feeling overwhelmed.Nearly 80% sought increased support for their emotional and mental well-being from their healthcare providers, the report said.Globally, the survey showed that 77% of people living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, and depression, because of their diabetes.“While diabetes affects both physical and mental well-being, care often focuses only on blood sugar management, leaving many overwhelmed,” said Prof Peter Schwarz, President of the International Diabetes Federation.He emphasised the need to "look beyond blood sugar for a better diabetes life”.The survey included 1,880 individuals across seven countries including India, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain, and the US.(This story was taken from a syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)

More than 4 in 5 Indians, or 86% of Indians living with diabetes have experienced anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition as a result of their diabetes, according to a report, ahead of World Diabetes Day, on Wednesday.

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