Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine diseases in the world. Taking into account the characteristics and consequences of the disease, patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) often face chronic stress and psychological challenges associated with the need to constantly monitor blood sugar level and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In order to avoid deterioration of the psychophysiological condition of patients, the development of resilience and the formation of adaptive coping behavior is of great importance.

So, the purpose of this study is to establish and analyze the relationship between resilience, self-control methods used and chronic stress in patients with DM2, as well as to study the role of these factors in maintaining the psychological and physical well-being of patients. The theoretical part of the article analyzes the essence of the disease of type 2 diabetes mellitus, along with the concepts of resistance, self-control methods (coping strategies) and chronic stress. An empirical study lies in the study of the relationship of these parameters in people with DM2.