Conversely, if a person is depressed, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes are also getting bigger.
Nevertheless, the relationship between diabetes and depression is not fully understood.
The points below may explain at least some of them:
■ Management or manage diabetes is a disciplined effort that can sometimes lead to depression.
■ Diabetes can lead to complications and health problems that can lead to symptoms of depression, such as neuropathy or diabetic retinopathy.
■ Depression can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle, such as unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, smoking are all risk factors for diabetes.
■ Depression affects a person's ability to perform everyday tasks, communicate, and think clearly. It can interfere with a person's ability to manage diabetes.
The good news, diabetes and depression can be treated together. Medication and lifestyle changes, including regular exercise, can alleviate diabetes and depression.
If a person has diabetes, watch for signs of the onset of symptoms of depression. Included are:
■ Loss of interest in daily activities
■ Feeling sad or hopeless
■ Having trouble sleeping
■ Difficult concentration
■ Difficulty making decisions
■ The weight goes up or down
■ Feeling tired or weak
■ Incurred suicidal thoughts
■ Physical problems that can not be explained, such as back pain or headaches.
