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How can anxiety and panic attacks be managed while suffering from diabetes?
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yes, My son is 23 yrs old and was diagnosed with type1 diabetes about 3 yrs ago. for the past year he has been suffering with anxiety and some times panic-attacks. he does really well with his diet and keeping check on blood sugar. today he says he cant get his sugar level to come down and the anxiety is really bad. any thing you may can tell us to help with this . I m really worried about him.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Anxiety and panic attacks are inter related. Panic attacks are always due to underlying anxiety disorder. Therefore, anxiety disorder is to be treated to clear both. Usually a combination of counseling, psychotherapy and medicines are employed. Consult a therapist.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand