CDE Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes

Question 1

Which validated tool is specifically designed to assess diabetes-related emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

PAID (Problem Areas in Diabetes) scale

Answer

The PAID scale is specifically designed to measure emotional distress related to diabetes management and its burdens, making it the most appropriate tool for diabetes-specific distress.

Question 2

How does diabetes distress differ from clinical depression?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes distress is specifically related to living with diabetes while depression is a psychiatric disorder with broader symptoms

Answer

Diabetes distress is emotional burden specifically tied to the demands of diabetes management, distinct from clinical depression which is a psychiatric condition with broader symptom criteria.

Question 3

According to ADA standards, psychosocial health in people with diabetes should be assessed:

Accepted Answer

At diagnosis, at periodic intervals, and when disease or treatment changes occur

Answer

The ADA recommends assessing psychosocial health at diagnosis, at regular intervals, and whenever clinical or life changes occur that may impact self-management.

Question 4

A patient with type 2 diabetes scores 22 on the PHQ-9. This score indicates:

Accepted Answer

Severe depression

Answer

PHQ-9 scores of 20–27 indicate severe depression, warranting prompt clinical attention and likely referral to a mental health professional.

Question 5

Which of the following is a recognized psychosocial barrier to effective diabetes self-management?

Accepted Answer

Fear of hypoglycemia

Answer

Fear of hypoglycemia is a significant psychosocial barrier that leads many patients to intentionally maintain higher blood glucose levels to avoid low blood sugar episodes.

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CDE Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes