For some reason, and I'll confess I'm unclear as to why, there is a link between diabetes and depression. (Diabetics are at a much higher risk for depression than the general population.) Having one makes you more likely to develop the other. However, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, say that diabetics can greatly benefit from taking antidepressants in order to control depression. In the course of a recent study, in which sertraline (Zoloft) was prescribed for a number of diabetics with depression, it was found that not only did the medication help reduce the risk of recurrent depression but that this had an important flow-on effect: blood sugar levels become more stable. Okay, after reading this article I'm still confused as to why this should be the case, but, hey, good news is good news. The most important thing is the knowledge that a healthy state of mind is key to physical health.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Diabetics: staying happy helps you stay healthy
For some reason, and I'll confess I'm unclear as to why, there is a link between diabetes and depression. (Diabetics are at a much higher risk for depression than the general population.) Having one makes you more likely to develop the other. However, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, say that diabetics can greatly benefit from taking antidepressants in order to control depression. In the course of a recent study, in which sertraline (Zoloft) was prescribed for a number of diabetics with depression, it was found that not only did the medication help reduce the risk of recurrent depression but that this had an important flow-on effect: blood sugar levels become more stable. Okay, after reading this article I'm still confused as to why this should be the case, but, hey, good news is good news. The most important thing is the knowledge that a healthy state of mind is key to physical health.
