Type 2 diabetes - depression, anxiety and risk of developing diabetes

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 Journal of Affective Disorders, from

 People with anxiety and depression are twice as likely to have type 2 diabetes as happy people. The magazine published an article in May 2018 from the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and the Department of Psychology at Carleton University in Canada.

The researchers looked at 78,025 participants aged 30 to 75. They assessed the emotional status of all participants at the start of the study and compared them to patients with type 2 diabetes or elevated hemoglobin A1c after 3 years. A total of 1096 people developed type 2 diabetes. People with depression and anxiety have a 2.12-fold higher likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.

According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression in 2017. It is the leading cause of disability and has been increasing since 2005. The most dangerous thing about depression is that it makes people think they can't get better. Fortunately, this is not the case. Doctors have a variety of medications for treating depression, and although it may take time for everyone to find the right drug, there are good reasons to hope for good results. Non-pharmacological treatment is also very helpful.

When we are physically active, our brain produces a substance called endorphin. This is a natural emotional elevator. When a person is in a low mood, getting up from the sofa and going to the gym is not comfortable, but it is worth the effort...

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  Participate in painting or making pottery and other interesting lessons to treat.


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  Planting plants is a cure for many people. There are some things about keeping regular watering, weeding, fertilizing and seeing good results that can be very satisfying.


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  Friends can also be a big mood elevator, so calling someone or going out for a coffee or walking in the mall is another way to fight depression.

Anxiety involves feeling threats when there is little or no And include pressure that is disproportionate to the impact of a particular event. Anxious people find it difficult to get rid of their worries and anxiety...

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  The park soothes us by letting us return to our roots. Our species evolved in Africa in the presence of grasslands and trees, so seeing them again will make us feel at home.


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  Physical activity can cause all anxiety and make us healthy. Too tired, no longer feel anxious.

Stress increases blood sugar levels. If the pressure is temporary, the peak blood sugar will fade quickly. If the pressure continues, you need help to cope with stress.

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