Endocrine Abstracts

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is, characterized by high blood glucose levels, one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. In 2021, according to International Diabetes Federation, 537 million adults aged between 20 and 79 are diagnosed with DM. Environmental and genetic factors affect its etiopathogenesis. Disturbances in emotions or emotion regulation are regarded as a major contributor to the pathophysiology and etiology of the disease. People with DM who experience diabetes distress have detrimental emotional effects on self-care and glycemic control. Numerous research has emphasized the impact of people’s emotions on DM. In patients with DM, we discovered indications of abnormalities in the emotional identification process, particularly diminished emotional clarity and management, and self-efficacy. People who are capable of managing their DM alone get better health results. It is essential to pay close attention to emotions when tackling a variety of issues in order to improve self-management. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is one of the interventions used to alleviate psychological distress. It is a brief exposure therapy that combines cognitive and physical components. In this review, we focus on how emotions influence people with DM in their daily lives and the effectiveness of EFT on people with DM.

Keywords: diabetes mellitus, emotional freedom technique, emotional regulation,