Diabetes and Depression
Did you know that up to 15% of people with diabetes suffer from major depression? And that depression increases your risk of developing diabetes? Talk about a double whammy! Either condition is tough enough to manage on its’ own… but it is very important that you do.
If you suspect that you are suffering from depression, inform your health care provider who is there to work with you in managing your conditions. Medication, psychotherapy and exercise, when combined can be very effective in treating depression. There is also some evidence that what you eat can impact depression, so following Canada’s Food Guide and eating a Mediterranean Diet could help you manage your mood. These same factors also have a positive impact on diabetes. When you treat one you are also treating the other.
It is very important to tell your health care provider about all the medications you are taking so that you can avoid any negative drug interactions. Remember, your health care provider is there to help you, not to judge you and that depression is nothing to be ashamed of and that it can be treated.
Signs and symptoms of depression include:
- feelings of sadness
- frustration/anxiety over little things
- loss of pleasure/interest
for a more comprehensive list please visit the Mayo Clinic website
Other sites of interest:
- A framework for health outcomes analysis : diabetes and depression case studies.
- Canadian Diabetes Association
- CAMH – Depression Fact Sheet
- Mayo Clinic
The Toronto public library also has the following books on this topic:
This blog was prepared by Brigid Johnston, Nursing Student at Ryerson University, Toronto
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