Interactions Between Diabetes and Anxiety and Depression: Implications for Treatment

• Autores: Alexander Bystritsky, Jessica Danial, David Kronemyer
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 43, Nº. 1, 2014 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Diabetes Mellitus: Associated Conditions), págs. 269-283
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Anxiety or depression may be a risk factor for the development of diabetes. This relationship may occur through a combination of genetic predispositions; epigenetic contingencies; exacerbating conditions such as metabolic syndrome (a precursor to diabetes); and other serious medical conditions. Medications used to treat anxiety and depression have significant side effects, such as weight gain, further increasing the possibility of developing diabetes. These components combine, interact, and reassemble to create a precarious system for persons with, or predisposed to, diabetes. Clinicians must be aware of these interrelationships to adequately treat the disease.