The Power of Gratitude for Diabetes Self-Management
It may seem counterintuitive or even impossible to feel grateful while managing diabetes, especially when it is such a huge part of your life. However, practicing gratitude can help you cope with and manage your diabetes better.
The Role of Gratitude in Diabetes Self-Management
According to Christina Massey, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, “Research has shown that positive psychological states such as gratitude are associated with improved physical health in individuals with diabetes. The relationship is not yet fully understood, but there is research showing that the mechanism through which this relationship occurs is increased adherence to health behaviors. In other words, positive affect (emotion) is
