Type 1 diabetes

Emotional distress as a therapeutic target against persistent poor glycaemic control in subjects with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review

Diabetes Obes MetabPublished Systematic review

Authors' conclusion

In conclusion, emotional distress could be a new therapeutic target against persistent poor glycaemic control.

Study context

Population
Subjects with T1D and persistent poor glycaemic control24 articles included
Outcome
Emotional distress and glycaemic control
Methodological details108 articles identified in PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PsycNet APA, ERIC, EMBASE, Cochrane and other sources; 24 included
  • 108 articles identified in PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PsycNet APA, ERIC, EMBASE, Cochrane and other sources; 24 included

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

  • Diabetes stressors combined with psychosocial stressors produced emotional distress and worsened glycaemic control
  • Psychological resilience and positive life events reduced the impact of emotional distress on glycaemic control
  • EMBARK trial: emotion-focused approach achieved clinically significant long-term improvement in glycaemic control

Original publication

Emotional distress as a therapeutic target against persistent poor glycaemic control in subjects with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 25 June 2025. doi:10.1111/dom.16540

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