A long-term health condition may also be called a "chronic disease" and can be used to define recurring conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and diabetes.When living with diabetes a long-term health condition that can present many new challenges for some people. Not only does it take time for them to adapt and accept the disease, but they may also feel affected not only physically, but psychologically, culturally and sometimes even on a personal level, financially or in relationships with family and friends. In this essay I will next examine the main challenges that people with diabetes face. Sometimes with diabetes, a person may experience a range of emotions when their disease is diagnosed, which can range from being confused and anxious about their health and future, to feeling resentful and frustrated about their body. It is also common that many people who have long-term health problems may also be susceptible to depression and stress when trying to cope with aspects of their illness, such as a dependence on insulin injections or having to watch what they eat and drink . As explained in an article by WH Polonsky. (K101, Resources 3, pg19) Many individuals may feel as if they have lost control of their daily routine, or are a bit defeated when they go through treatment programs and fail to see an improvement in health. Healthcare professionals have recently recognized that providing patients with clear, clear information and knowledge about their disease could encourage them to take a more involved role in managing their condition, for example by setting achievable goals or becoming more adept at monitoring. and manage insulin levels. This...... half of the paper ...... the boundaries of the physical situation but also that of their psychological state. Works Cited Lawton, J., Ahmad, N., Hanna, L., Douglas, M (2006) 'The experience of Pakistani and Indian patients of Scottish diabetes services: a qualitative study'. In: K101 Introduction to health and social care resources, Block 2, p. 15, Milton Keynes, The open University.NHS, (2010) Diabetes NHS choices, available: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/pages/diabetes.aspx. Last accessed: November 4, 2010. Polonsky, W. H. (2006). “Encouraging effective self-management in diabetes.” In: k101 An introduction to health and social care, resources, Block 3, pg19, Milton Keynes, The Open University. The Open University (2008) K101 An introduction to health and social care, block 1, unit 2, Illness, health and care, p. 84, Milton Keynes, The open university.