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영남의대학술지 Yeungnam Univ J Med 2018;35(1):27-35
REVIEW ARTICLE
Diabetes and depression
Eon-Ju Jeon
Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
Corresponding Author: Eon-Ju Jeon, Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, 33, Duryugongwon-ro 17-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu 42472, Korea
Tel: +82-53-650-4098, Fax: +82-53-651-4009
E-mail: ejjeon@cu.ac.kr
Received: April 22, 2018, Revised: June 7, 2018 Accepted: June 8, 2018
Abstract
Diabetes and depression are serious chronic conditions. As a result of their increasing prevalence, diabetes and depression, together with population growth and aging, are public health issues. The rate of depression in adults with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is high relative to the general population. The coexistence of diabetes and depression has attracted much interest. Although it is unclear whether diabetes and depression are causally linked, most studies have shown that the association between diabetes and depression might be bidirectional. Currently, emotional well-being is becoming an increasingly important aspect of diabetes care and self-management. Psychiatric disorders and diabetic distress among people with diabetes may increase the risk of diabetes complication and mortality. Thus, assessment and appropriate management of depression in people with diabetes should be considered to achieve psychological well-being and optimize medical outcomes.
Key Words: Keywords: Depression; Diabetes; Mental Health
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