Apart from the physical effects of diabetes, it also has psychological and social effect on the sufferer even when the disease is well managed. These effects range from minor to more complicated.

Firstly, the idea of living with a disease for life can be quite shocking. It can lead to worry and anxiety. Worry in turn can lead to fear and all these can make the sufferer begin to loose interests in life and everything that makes his everyday living meaningful. For example, He might stop visiting his friends and acquaintances or stop playing the games he like and instead,"worry and worry".

When people worry, they get so depressed and this depression can affect the self- esteem greatly. It (depression) is also known to be the main cause of suicide, which is very bad. In social circles, a diabetic might feel that he is worse than others, even though its not true. This can further affect the self-esteem and make the diabetics less social. All these can affect relationships,when not well managed on the part of friends and loved ones. It has also been found that diabetics are less likely to get jobs than non-diabetics. This makes them less able to fend for themselves. All these make the quality of life, for these patients, extremely too low.

Whenever you meet them, ensure that you treat them with understanding because you might never know; it might just be in your gene waiting to pass on to your unborn children. All I am trying to say is "show love to all men and treat diabetics with care and understanding".



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