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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Does Diabetes Cause Confusion

Study confirms diabetes, depression link

October 03, 2008
Scientists have known about the link between diabetes and depression, but there has been some confusion about which condition begins first. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins say that the relationship works both ways. Not only are patients with diabetes more likely to suffer from depression, but people who are depressed are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, the study suggests. Experts say this means doctors should be aware of the link and should keep an eye on patients who have either condi... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Types of Diabetes: are there more than two?
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...define what they are talking about. Otherwise, the confusion will continue. Read more »

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Not Your Grandma's Diabetes
By Svati , Health Expert

...There is no way to prevent type 1, but because of the confusion between Types 1 and 2, an... Read more »

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Type one-and-a-half diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

For years, we have had terminology dividing diabetes into subgroups: there's "type 1" and "type 2"... Read more »

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Two Types
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

One sad aspect of the diabetes world is the way people with the two major types of diabetes -- ... Read more »

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Diabetes Incidence On The Rise
By GingerVieira , Health Expert

"Estimates of the incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) show an increase in incidence... Read more »

Health Guide

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
What is gestational diabetes mellitus?Pregnancy has typically been viewed as a statement of health, as it should be. In the midst of morning sickness, heartburn, exhaustion, and the excitement of... Read more »
Causes and Risk Factors
...Wearing multi-focal glasses while walking or having poor lighting around your home can also lead to falls.Confusion, even for a short while, can sometimes lead to falls. For example, if you wake... Read more »
Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 diabetes
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright overwhelming. If you are a two-parent family, sit... Read more »
Carotid Artery Disease
...clearly·        Difficulty talking or comprehending what others are saying·        Dizziness or confusion. Typically with age, the carotid arteries build up plaque, a sticky... Read more »
Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
...include:SweatingTremblingHungerRapid heartbeatSeverely low blood glucose levels can cause neurologic symptoms such as:ConfusionWeaknessDisorientationCombativenessIn rare and worst cases, coma,... Read more »

Medications

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...fast heartbeat ankle/leg swelling agitation confusion restlessness weakness ... Read more »

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...dropping blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), resulting in confusion, fainting, sweating, fast... Read more »

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...(hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid... Read more »

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...severe headache weakness on one side of the body confusion A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...(hyperglycemia) include thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid... Read more »

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