The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has released its first-ever evidence-based clinical practice guideline focused on the assessment and management of diabetes distress in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In this podcast, co-chairs Prof. Jane Speight and Prof. Richard Holt discuss why diabetes distress was prioritized and how structured assessment tools and psychological interventions were incorporated into formal recommendations.
The episode also features patient advocate Michelle Law, highlighting the often invisible emotional burden faced by people living with diabetes. Together, the panel underscores a paradigm shift toward integrating psychosocial care alongside glycemic management. This guideline represents a critical step toward holistic, person-centered diabetes care within routine clinical practice. To listen to the full expert discussion and…
