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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Diabetes

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: In Brief Diabetes poses a major life stress that requires considerable physical, emotional, and psychological accommodation and coping. Mind-body therapies have drawn significant interest for their potential to assist in managing stress and adaptation to chronic illness. This review highlights the literature and research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to improve the health and well-being of individuals with diabetes.

Source: Diabetes Spectrum

DOI: 10.2337/diaspect.22.4.226

Authors: Robin R. Whitebird, Mary Jo Kreitzer, Patrick J. O'Connor

Institutions: University of Minnesota, HealthPartners

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health