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How often does ADA recommend anxiety screening for people with diabetes?

At least annually.

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  1. Only at diagnosis
  2. Every five years
  3. At least once a year ✔

Why: Anxiety can affect quality of life and diabetes self-care. ADA recommends at least annual screening and referral when symptoms interfere or cannot be addressed in routine visits.

Huh, didn't know that: Anxiety can sometimes feel like low blood sugar, according to CDC.

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Answer: At least once a year. Anxiety can affect quality of life and diabetes self-care. ADA recommends at least annual screening and referral when symptoms interfere or cannot be addressed in routine visits.

  1. ADA Standards of Care 2026, Section 5 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12690188
    Screen for anxiety symptoms at least annually in people with diabetes.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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