Diabetes diagnosis or severe lows may trigger PTSD, study finds
NCT ID NCT05662657
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured how common post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is in adults with type 1 diabetes, focusing on PTSD related to the initial diabetes diagnosis or a severe hypoglycemic event. Researchers gave 297 participants questionnaires to check for PTSD symptoms. The goal was to understand the mental health burden tied to diabetes-related traumatic experiences.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds a high rate of PTSD, it could lead to better mental health screening and support for people with type 1 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study using questionnaires, so it cannot prove cause and effect or apply to all diabetes patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier de Martigues
Martigues, 13500, France
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Hopital Saint Joseph
Marseille, 13008, France
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