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Psychological aspects and the provision of psychosocial support for individuals dealing with diabetic neuropathy (DN), a prevalent and challenging diabetes complication, are crucial but often disregarded. This article mainly focuses on the typical clinical expressions of DN--persistent neuropathic pain, postural instability, and foot complications--and explores their psychosocial consequences, encompassing depression, anxiety, diminished sleep quality, and specific concerns like fear of falling and amputation. It further outlines the connection between psychological factors, particularly depression, and their adverse effects on DN, affecting self-care tasks and future health outcomes. It also discusses the current evidence on the efficacy of pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches. Diabetes harms various organ systems and plays a significant role in causing chronic complications. Diabetic neuropathies (DN) are the most prevalent chronic complications, affecting around 50% of individuals with diabetes. Among diabetic neuropathies, distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) and autonomic neuropathies are extensively researched. DSPN, the most prevalent type, results from damage to both small and large peripheral nerves.