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Diabetes Drugs May Reduce Risk for Affective Disorders

Posted: Monday, December 10, 2012

Sulfonylureas and metformin may help to reduce the risk for depression.

Depression Found to Increase All-Cause Risk of Death in Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2012

For patients with type 2 diabetes, depression is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, regardless of previous cardiovascular disease....

Young Diabetes Patients Using Oral Antidiabetics and Insulin at Higher Risk of Depression

Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

The risk of depression among patients with diabetes varies depending on age and type of diabetes according to new research.

Combining Paxil and Pravachol Can Raise Blood Sugar

Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

Combining two drugs commonly prescribed to treat depression and lower cholesterol can raise blood sugar to potentially harmful levels, according to a study released this week that was based partly on a search of computerized patient records at Boston-area hospitals.

Team-Based Approach Benefits Patients with Depression and Diabetes, Heart Disease

Posted: Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Many people have multiple common chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, complicating healthcare needs.

Circuit Regulating Anti-Diabetic Actions of Serotonin Uncovered by Researchers

Posted: Monday, November 22, 2010

New findings by researchers suggest that serotonin -- a brain chemical known to help regulate emotion, mood and sleep -- might also have anti-diabetic properties.

More Info on Depression Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Non-severe, persistent, and untreated depression may lead to the development of diabetes in people older than 55 years, according to results from a 5-year longitudinal study.

Severe Complications of Diabetes Higher in Patients with Major Depression

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Major depression raises risks of advanced and severe complications from diabetes, according to a prospective study. These complications include kidney failure or blindness, the result of small vessel damage, as well as major vessel problems leading to myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke.

People with Diabetes Are Unaware of Risks

Posted: Sunday, December 06, 2009

Despite the large number of cases of diabetes diagnosed in the United States, many Americans still lack basic knowledge about the disease. Less then 50% of those diagnosed with diabetes know that diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.

Depression Increases Mortality for Diabetes Patients

Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009

Patients with diabetes and coexisting depression face substantially elevated mortality risks beyond cardiovascular deaths.