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What Is Diabetes Burnout and What Can You Do About It?

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What Is Diabetes Burnout and What Can You Do About It?

May 20, 2026

Managing diabetes every day is exhausting, and over time that weight can lead to something called diabetes burnout. Michelle Litchman, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC,, medical director of the Intensive Diabetes Education and Support Program at University of Utah Health, explains how burnout differs from everyday stress, the warning signs that it's setting in, and four concrete approaches to get back on track. Learn what resources are available through University of Utah Health and how to access them through your care team.