For parents of children with diabetes, stress over disease management has steep emotional effects [Infographic]

(BPT) – Managing Type 1 diabetes is hard, and can be a major source of worry and stress for parents of children with diabetes. A new survey reveals that parents experienced tension headaches, anxiety attacks, lack of concentration at work and losing their temper from stress related to managing their child’s diabetes. Learn more about the real physical and emotional effects that worry and stress about Type 1 diabetes can have on parents. The personal stories of families living with type 1 diabetes are also illustrated in the new ‘Stay in Touch. #GetConnected’ video series, viewable at www.accu-chek.com/getconnected.