Alan M. Jacobson, MD, Chief Research Officer, Winthrop-University Hospital, offers tips for healthcare providers treating stress, depression or cognitive dysfunction in patients with diabetes. Jacobson suggests that a close working relationship with the healthcare team is an important starting point, while simple questionnaires can provide important information on the state of stress or depression. Finally, explaining that it is common to experience periods of upset with chronic conditions, and that it may not necessarily be a serious problem.