Mini Quiz: Diabetes Distress and Anxiety

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What do we know about psychiatric symptoms that may present in patients who also have diabetes? Take the quiz and learn more.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about comorbid anxiety and diabetes mellitus?

A. Comorbid anxiety and diabetes mellitus is known to occur more than would be predicted by chance alone

B. The American Diabetes Association recommends screening patients for symptoms of diabetes-related anxiety and distress

C. GAD-7 is not an appropriate instrument for screening of anxiety disorders in individuals with diabetes mellitus

D. Hypoglycemic episodes can be a cause of anxiety and panic symptoms in diabetes mellitus