An Online, Compassion Intervention for Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM; T2DM).

An Online, Compassion Intervention to Improve Shame, Self-criticism, and Physical Wellbeing in Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM; T2DM)

The goal of this research study is to evaluate a programme that is based on Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) over four-weeks. The programme intends to share information and strategies to reduce diabetes distress, self-criticism, and shame, and improve physical health in people who have Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

This Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) will compare a CMT intervention for people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with a waitlist control group who will be given access after the study.

The outcome measures will be completed at baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 4), and at follow-up (week 8).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Resident in the United Kingdom;
• Clinician diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus;
• Self-managing condition;
• Diabetes diagnosed over a year ago.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes.
• Current severe mental health condition;
• Currently self-harming or suicidal;
• Currently engaging in psychological therapy.