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.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier de Martigues

    Martigues, 13500, France

  • Hopital Saint Joseph

    Marseille, 13008, France