Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) is a chronic metabolic disorder impacting both the mind and the body of the individual. The impact on the mind includes emotional, social, cognitive and psychosocial wellbeing of the individual. Thus, diabetes management must not only focus on the impact of the disease on the body but also understand its cognitive, psychological and lifestyle implications.

Given the negative impact of the stress on both the mind and the body, stress screening and management must be incorporated in diabetes management. This review explores stress, its impact on physical and psychological wellbeing in the context of diabetes management. Evidence is presented on the challenges related to measurement of stress and its negative impact on the wellbeing of the individual. Based on the comparison (complexity, scalability, etc.) between measurement of stress and wellbeing, the review highlights the importance of screening for wellbeing using simple psychological wellbeing measurement tool (WHO-5) and its usefulness in providing the framework for assessment of conditions such as stress, depression, etc.