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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stress Cause Diabetes

Link between diabetes and depression remains mysterious

October 02, 2008
Of the 21 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, as many as 5 million may also suffer from depression, a study says. Scientists are not sure which of the disorders causes the other. It is possible that the inactive lifestyle of a depressed person may lead to diabetes. It is also possible that the daily stress of managing diabetes may cause depression. Researchers do agree that any changes in a person's emotional state should be discussed with a doctor, who can offer suggestions for coping w... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Diversity of Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific... Read more »

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Stressed Out - Defining Stress Incontinence
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...stress can also trigger or worsen heart disease, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, skin... Read more »

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“Weighty” Issues in Children and Teens with Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...right. One of the biggest challenges in children with diabetes is balancing appropriate growth... Read more »

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The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...10 concerns related to a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Following these concerns, families... Read more »

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Diabetes and Stress
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...need to get done.    Also, stress is unkind to diabetes. When the body stresses out a flood of... Read more »

Health Guide

Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens
Monday's New York Times article Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens provides alarming statistics indicating that increases in diabetes may contribute to the rising toll from Alzheimer's.... Read more »
Stress: Complications
...some people exposed to stress. In addition, the weight gained is often abdominal fat, a predictor of diabetes and heart problems.The release of cortisol, a major stress hormone, appears to promote... Read more »
Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
Emergency ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock,... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes Diet: Lifestyle Changes
...simple heart-healthy diet with weight control and exercise may be sufficient for some people with type 2 diabetes. Some patients may be able to control their blood sugar with lifestyle measures... Read more »
Diabetes Diagnosis Advice -- dealing with a diabetes diagnosis
Sorry to hear that you have joined us! Type 2 diabetes is a lot to live with, but it is really manageable! And if you are depressed, I can understand. Being depressed is pretty common with us,... Read more »

Medications

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...antidepressants including fluoxetine/paroxetine) drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin,... Read more »

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...medicines including carbamazepine) drugs to treat diabetes (e.g., insulin, sulfonylureas... Read more »

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...prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes help to prevent heart disease and... Read more »

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