Mark Heyman, PhD

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely than the general population to have a comorbid mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. Yet, only about one third receive treatment for these conditions.  

Untreated mental health disorders undermine quality of life and put this population at increased risk for poor self-care behaviors and suboptimal glycemic control.  

In this ReCAP, Mark Heyman, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Diabetes & Mental Health in San Diego, explains how diabetes burnout and distress undermine physical health for patients with type 2 diabetes. He emphasizes the importance of psychological support, and outlines screening tools to assess mental health in these patients. 

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Mark Heyman, PhD, Psychologist, Center for Diabetes & Mental Health, San Diego, California 

Mark Heyman, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: 

Serve(d) as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Dexcom 

Received income in an amount equal to or greater than $250 from: Vertex; MannKind; Insulet 

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely than the general population to have a comorbid mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. Yet, only about one third receive treatment for these conditions.  

Untreated mental health disorders undermine quality of life and put this population at increased risk for poor self-care behaviors and suboptimal glycemic control.  

In this ReCAP, Mark Heyman, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Diabetes & Mental Health in San Diego, explains how diabetes burnout and distress undermine physical health for patients with type 2 diabetes. He emphasizes the importance of psychological support, and outlines screening tools to assess mental health in these patients. 

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Mark Heyman, PhD, Psychologist, Center for Diabetes & Mental Health, San Diego, California 

Mark Heyman, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: 

Serve(d) as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Dexcom 

Received income in an amount equal to or greater than $250 from: Vertex; MannKind; Insulet 

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely than the general population to have a comorbid mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. Yet, only about one third receive treatment for these conditions.  

Untreated mental health disorders undermine quality of life and put this population at increased risk for poor self-care behaviors and suboptimal glycemic control.  

In this ReCAP, Mark Heyman, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Diabetes & Mental Health in San Diego, explains how diabetes burnout and distress undermine physical health for patients with type 2 diabetes. He emphasizes the importance of psychological support, and outlines screening tools to assess mental health in these patients. 

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Mark Heyman, PhD, Psychologist, Center for Diabetes & Mental Health, San Diego, California 

Mark Heyman, PhD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: 

Serve(d) as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Dexcom 

Received income in an amount equal to or greater than $250 from: Vertex; MannKind; Insulet