Depression is not only real, it has a very real impact on certain physical conditions as well.
Researchers for years have known about a link between diabetes and depression. People with diabetes seem to suffer from depression more than those without. So the usual suggestion is that for anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes, they should also be monitored for depression and referred to additional treatment for depression if it becomes an issue.
But as we reported here earlier and The New York Times notes, Depression More Deadly for Diabetics. Specifically, older diabetics.
The answer to this problem? Simple. Ensure people who have diabetes also get some type of focused depression management attention and treatment.
Doing so will cut a diabetics risk of death in half. Which is a significant gain and finding, showing once again that simple, everyday mental health treatment can have a tremendous impact on our lives and longevity.
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Depression More Deadly for Diabetics by diabetes.MEDtrials.info (12/6/2007)
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“Depression More Deadly for Diabetics”
There is even a more simple approach than you have suggested. A carb-restricted diet has been shown to be clearly beneficial in the treatment of diabetes. For many of those it has completely eradicated the symptoms. This same dietary approach has also been shown to work well in depression and other disorders of the brain.
It is my opinion a natural whole food carb restricted approach is much better than adding more chemicals to the body in the form of medications.
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