Situations that warrant referral of a person with diabetes to a mental health provider for evaluation and treatment
If self-care remains impaired in a person with diabetes distress after tailored diabetes education
If a person has a positive screen on a validated screening tool for depressive symptoms
In the presence of symptoms or suspicions of disordered eating behavior, an eating disorder, or disrupted patterns of eating
If intentional omission of insulin or oral medication to cause weight loss is identified
If a person has a positive screen for anxiety or fear of hypoglycemia
If a serious mental illness is suspected
In youth and families with behavioral self-care difficulties, repeated hospitalizations for diabetic ketoacidosis, or significant distress
If a person screens positive for cognitive impairment
Declining or impaired ability to perform diabetes self-care behaviors
Before undergoing bariatric or metabolic surgery and after surgery if assessment reveals an ongoing need for adjustment support
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