Diabetes And Depression
By: Tania IvanovichTotal Views: 280, Word Count: 528,
Depression is the state of self denial which raises subsequently the chances of diabetes. The two diseases are correlated as they share the common platform of symptoms and causes. If diabetes is the result of generic, environmental and uncontrolled diet, than depression bears its fruit in the people of similar tendency.
Symptoms shared by the two diseases:
- Sudden loss or gain of body mass
- Frequency in urination
- Decrease or increase in the rate of sleep
- Loss of interest in daily activities especially exercise and walking
- Anxiety, dizziness, nervousness, and constant feeling of enervation
- Appetite change
- Deterioration in the lifestyle or sedentary lifestyle.
Recent research on the topic of diabetes and depression:
- According to the research conducted by Dr. Sherita Hill Garden of John Hopkins University on a group of ethically diverse people, 5,000 in number, between the age group of 45 to 84, the chances of diabetes in the patients of depression were 42%more than the normal people. The ideal factors discovered were obesity and irregularity in lifestyle.
- The article published in the American Medical Journal stated that the elevation in the chances of symptoms developed due to depression is the causal organism of diabetes.
- The National institute of Mental health concluded that symptoms of diabetes such as, decrease in sexual urge and loss of senses and diet are the contributory factors of depression.
- In some cases of type-1 diabetes organic affective illnesses and alteration in chemical reactions in the brain trigger the growth of chronic depression which is mentally treated in the clinic.
- Relationship between psychiatric and the tendency of hyperglycemia had been traced by the American Institute of Health. A suicidal tendency in adolescents compels them to have an easy access to insulin.
- The study conducted at National Institute of Mental Health suggested that anger and anxiety were the major factors of the sudden rise in the glucose level. The children with calmer disposition were not subjected to the fluctuations in glucose amount in the body.
Natural and moderate treatments erasing the acute symptoms of diabetes and depression:
- Include exercises: Walking, jogging and yoga. For information on the right method of exercise, a self help guide can be consulted.
- Meditation: This can be practiced in mental health centers or at home depending upon person to person. Meditation is an effective natural technique which can subsequently alter the life course of the sufferer.
- Consult a psychiatrist for the disturbances in the sleep pattern. Eating schedule should be correct. Heavy dinner should be eliminated from the diet chart.
Diabetes and depression can be successfully handled by a behavioral physician or a psychiatrist. If the symptoms of one disease are apparent, the chances of the other disease are increased. Immediate medical advice is recommended in such cases.
About the Author
Tania Ivanovich is a physician dealing with behavioral and physical changes caused due to diabetes. Her recent study included the determining factor of diabetes which raises the chances of depression in her patients. Her treatment is inclusive of a diet and exercise plan along with mild anti-depressants. Drawn from the current research, a new book of preventing diabetes and depression has been launched in the market:
How To Play The Diabetes Game To Win!
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