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- Title
The association between Diabetes mellitus and Depression.
- Authors
Bădescu, S. V.; Tătaru, C.; Kobylinska, L.; Georgescu, E. L.; Zahiu, D. M.; Zăgrean, A. M.; Zăgrean, L.
- Abstract
Depression occurrence is two to three times higher in people with diabetes mellitus, the majority of the cases remaining underdiagnosed. The purpose of this review was to show the links between depression and diabetes, point out the importance of identifying depression in diabetic patients and identify the possible ways to address both diseases. Possible common pathophysiological mechanisms as stress and inflammation were explained, while emphasis was made on screening for depression in diabetic patients. An important aspect for the diabetic specialist would be the understanding of the common origins of diabetes and depression and the awareness of this guite common comorbidity, in order to improve the outcomes of both diseases.
- Subjects
DIABETES; CARBOHYDRATE intolerance; ENDOCRINE diseases; MENTAL depression; AFFECTIVE disorders
- Publication
Journal of Medicine & Life, 2016, Vol 9, Issue 2, p120
- ISSN
1844-122X
- Publication type
Article