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Stress Cause Diabetes
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...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Fran Cogen
,
Health Expert
Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific...
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By Jasmine Schmidt
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Health Expert
...stress can also trigger or worsen heart disease, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, skin...
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By Dr. Fran Cogen
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Health Expert
...right. One of the biggest challenges in children with diabetes is balancing appropriate growth...
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By Dr. Fran Cogen
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Health Expert
...10 concerns related to a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Following these concerns, families...
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By Ann Bartlett
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Health Expert
...need to get done. Also, stress is unkind to diabetes. When the body stresses out a flood of...
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Health Guide
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....
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...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...
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Emergency ComplicationsHypoglycemiaPeople with
diabetes who need to intensively control glucose levels are at risk for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia, also called insulin shock,...
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...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...
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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,...
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Medications
...antidepressants including fluoxetine/paroxetine) drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin,... Read more »
...medicines including carbamazepine) drugs to treat diabetes (e.g., insulin, sulfonylureas... Read more »
...prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes help to prevent heart disease and... Read more »
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