MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'depression, diabetes'. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:28:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626078&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fpoor_type2_diabetes_glucose_control_may_worsen_depression.htm U-M study suggests doctors more carefully monitor patients with diabetes for worsened depressive symptoms and perhaps start treatment for depression Haley Otman - University of Michigan Researchers at the University of Michigan have determined that poor glycemic control in diabetics may be a risk factor of worsened depressive symptoms. The study appearing in the current issue of the American Diabetes Association publication Diabetes Care followed 253 patients over six months who controlled their diabetes either through oral medication or insulin. The depressive symptoms were worse among patients who took insulin. "Our findings suggest an opportunity for physicians to more carefully monitor these patients for intensified depressive symptoms, or perhaps to initiate treatment for depression,"... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626078 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:43:00 +0100 2626078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469581&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Ftreating_depression_may_protect_against_insulin_resistance_i.htm US researchers found that treating depression may protect against insulin resistance observed in depression in patients at risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted by Dr Julie Wagner of the University of Connecticut Health Center, and colleagues, and was presented at the 69th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana from 5 to 9 June. More... Copyright 2009 Medical News Today (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469581 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:02:00 +0100 2469581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2408534&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fsid_depression_doubles_risk_for_diabetic_foot_ulcers.htm By MedPage Today, Staff MONTREAL, May 13 — Major depression doubles the risk of incident diabetic foot ulcers, according to the results of a large, prospective, population-based cohort study. The findings strongly suggest screening for and treating depression to prevent this complication, said Lisa Williams, MD, from the University of Washington, Seattle. More... © 2004-2009 MedPage Today, LLC. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2408534 Fri, 15 May 2009 07:33:00 +0100 2408534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414765&cid=t_120090_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6992 VIDEO: Cheerios Called Unapproved New Drug by FDA, Depression May Increase Foot Ulcer Risk in Diabetics, Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk Among Women strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Cheerios Called Unapproved New Drug by FDA, Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk Among Women (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414765 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2414765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357400&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_the_influence_of_depression_and_anxiety_on_outcome.htm Conclusion: Our findings highlight the importance of assessing mood factors in prediabetes, and the need to develop theoretical models of change mechanisms for mood in health outcomes. Source... © The Medical Journal of Australia 2009 (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357400 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:27:00 +0100 2357400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348636&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=34616&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeldoctor.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fsome-antidepressants-increase-risk-of.html Long term use of antidepressants is associated with an increased risk of Diabetes Mellitus. This is especially true of 2 antidepressants likely to cause weight gain, Paxil (paroxetine) and Elavil (amitryptiline).No need to take immediate action:Dr. Andersohn stressed that because the risk for diabetes develops slowly, doctors should not take immediate action in treating individual patients. "Abrupt withdrawal of antidepressants might cause unintended effects." (Source: Rebel Doctor Web Log) Rebel Doctor Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348636 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:19:00 +0100 2348636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210709&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIx3qH9lUqco%2Fthe-blame-game.php Allow me to get all Oprah and Dr. Phil on you for a moment. I had an "a-ha" moment today while watching Dr. Phil. He was speaking about blame and made it crystal clear that Blame implies intent and that in the absence of the intention to do something, there is no need to blame yourself (or another). Blaming yourself is unhealthy and unnecessary. A better choice? To me, it's... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210709 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:19:38 +0100 2210709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222557&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Faad-syndrome-ambiguity-about-diabetes.html In the aftermath of my recent cancer scare, I’m feeling lucky to be alive these days.  But it doesn’t make the diabetes any easier.  Ironically, the days I work out hardest are often my worst BG control days, since I’m so hungry and craving carbs… All of these thoughts brought me back to this post, which [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222557 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:00:24 +0100 2222557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107791&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F513043442%2Fsecond-medical-weight-loss-visit.php It was good.  Not much more than that, but at the end of my second month of medically supervised diet, I only gained one pound.  Both I and my dietitian feel that since I was gaining an average of 5... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107791 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:00:30 +0100 2107791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078318&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F7PbXLaIxrr4%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,464594,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() I was having a really bad day yesterday with my diabetes. REALLY bad. It wasn’t that I ate poorly or failed to exercise, but I still had a hard time controlling my blood sugar. I got up and my blood sugar was 150. I took the proper insulin dosage, didn’t eat any breakfast, and then went to work. A couple hours later I worked out. When I tested after my workout, my blood sugar was 250! Frustrating. But it didn’t end there. After my workout I was hungry finally, and now my blood sugar is high. I took my insulin, waited, and then ate lunch. A very healthy and sensible lunch. When I tested after that, my blood sugar was 228. Now here&... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078318 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:38:42 +0100 2078318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952361&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdepression_can_hamper_glucose_control_in_people_with_diabete.htm By Glenda Fauntleroy, Contributing Writer Health Behavior News Service Depression can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed, finds a study of older veterans with the disease. "Our study shows that depression is a major and important comorbidity in people with type 2 diabetes," said study co-author Leonard Egede, MD, from the Center for Health Disparities Research at the Medical University of South Carolina. Through a combination of diet, exercise and medication, people with type 2 diabetes work to keep their blood glucose levels within a certain range. Past research has shown that those who are also depressed have a tougher time doing so. About 30 percent of adults with diabetes have depression and the combination is ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952361 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:18:00 +0100 1952361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1905884&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fthe-three-ds-diabetes-denial-depression.html This is kind of the flipside of yesterday’s post, if you will.  As much as I enjoyed hearing the personal stories of so many women living with Type 1 diabetes, I was amazed — a bit shocked, even — to hear so many of these strong, beautiful ladies talk about denial and depression. A few of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1905884 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:29 +0100 1905884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841219&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdepression_increases_all_causes_death_rate_in_diabetics.htm In a large group of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes, depression was associated with a higher death rate from all causes during a two-year study period. The findings are published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Lead author Dr Wayne Katon, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington (UW), noted that previous research indicates that depression and diabetes is a potentially lethal mix among young to middle-aged patients. Depression also puts patients at greater risk of complications from their diabetes. This more recent study suggests that depression is also a risk factor for mortality in older patients with diabetes. Most Medicare beneficiaries, like the ones in this study, are over age 65. The mean age of the participants was 75.6 years.... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841219 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:33:00 +0100 1841219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837392&cid=t_120090_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FqwsgyFSofbQ%2F Here is a recap of all of the health and wellness channel’s 12 step posts… Thanks Liz at Healthbolt for doing the roundup! September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recover Month and in recognition of this, the bloggers at b5Media’s Health and Wellness Channel have put together their interpretation of the 12 Steps, looking at each step not just from it’s orginal intent but also in relation to their own blog topic. The result is an interesting and informative group of posting that provides ‘food for thought’ in own lives. We’ve all heard of the 12 Step Program, but most of us won’t be able to recite what each step was. That’s because we are lucky enough not to need to. But for thousands of people around the world, the 12 steps is their world. Mark over at A... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837392 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:19:23 +0100 1837392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717978&cid=t_120090_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F368462302%2F Chris hosts a superb edition of Encephalon, presenting the articles as an engaging and pretty comprehensive Q&A session. If you want to read the answers, to the questions below, by some of the best neuroscience and psychology bloggers, simply visit Encephalon 52: Q&A. Q: What is the relationship between neurogenesis and depression? Q: For that matter, is there a relationship between depression and diabetes? Q: What is the molecular basis of bipolar disorder? Q: Can brain stimulation make you a better driver? Q: What is the perceptual defect underlying tone deafness? Q: What determines plasticity in the visual cortex? Q: Can we do anything to control our own brain’s plasticity? Q: Are concepts encoded in single neurons? Q: Speaking of dear old granny, how are social att... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717978 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:31:54 +0100 1717978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531623&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Ftreating_type_2_diabetes_may_increases_depression_risk.htm Persons with treated type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for developing depression, while a more modest association was found between persons with depression and the risk of diabetes, according to a study in the current issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. The prevalence of clinical depression and the presence of elevated depressive symptoms are higher among persons with diabetes compared with the general population. These associations may be related to increased risk of depressive symptoms in individuals with diabetes, increased risk of type 2 diabetes in individuals with depressive symptoms, or both. It is unclear whether type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for increased symptoms of depression. "A diagnosis of diabetes or the burden of dealing with its complicat... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531623 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:22:00 +0100 1531623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494535&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdepression_increased_risk_for_mortality_in_men_with_diabetes.htm Increased mortality from depression differed by ethnicity and persistent recognition of depression, according to the findings from a new study. More... Copyright © 2008 SLACK, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494535 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:56:00 +0100 1494535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1449468&cid=t_120090_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F291896405%2F Alicia said it best… “Here at b5media’s Health & Wellness Channel, we’re always doing something. This week, we’re rounding up our “Top 5″ posts.” And with that here we go- we are giving you our top 5 picks from our respected sites. We will kick it off with Alicia at Mental Health Notes- She did her own take on the top picks…Top 5 Posts I had the most fun writing for Mental Health Notes Kristen at Lively Women gave us Lively Women’s Top 5 Posts, 2007-2008- I’m joining the rest of the Health and Wellness bloggers in selecting my 5 favorite posts of all time since I started writing this blog. Who knew it would be so difficult??? Here are 5 of my all-time favorites (and picking just five was TORTURE): Kristina at Autism Vox focused on one topic… About this vacci... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1449468 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:09:03 +0100 1449468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1449528&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F291894403%2F Alicia said it best… “Here at b5media’s Health & Wellness Channel, we’re always doing something. This week, we’re rounding up our “Top 5″ posts.” And with that here we go- we are giving you our top 5 picks from our respected sites. We will kick it off with Alicia at Mental Health Notes- She did her own take on the top picks…Top 5 Posts I had the most fun writing for Mental Health Notes Kristen at Lively Women gave us Lively Women’s Top 5 Posts, 2007-2008- I’m joining the rest of the Health and Wellness bloggers in selecting my 5 favorite posts of all time since I started writing this blog. Who knew it would be so difficult??? Here are 5 of my all-time favorites (and picking just five was TORTURE): Kristina at Autism Vox focused on one topic&#82... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1449528 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:08:36 +0100 1449528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1439979&cid=t_120090_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F289412888%2F As part of the theme day here at the health and wellness channel, my post is all about mental health. For more, Alicia at Mental Health Notes has the complete line up. Depression. Ahh, the taboo topic that isn’t so taboo anymore. As I have written before depression affects so many people across the board. Diabetics are no exception. Researchers found that depression alone, and not lifestyle factors like being overweight, can trigger Type 2 diabetes in adults 65 and older, a population with a high prevalence of diabetes and depression. Researchers measured depressive mood and thoughts at a particular point in time as well as over the long term. By doing this, they were able to get a more conclusive and accurate view of depressive symptoms. By measuring depressive symptoms before diabe... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1439979 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:47:17 +0100 1439979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1384139&cid=t_120090_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F273186601%2F Interesting recent news: 1) A Paradigm Shift in Genetics (Philadelphia Inquirer) 2)  Conference on Brain Development and Learning: Making Sense of the Science (thanks Pete) 3) 1 in 5 veterans found with mental disorder (Boston Globe) 4) Common Medications May Harm Memory in Older People (U.S. News & World Report) 5) Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems (Forbes) For more on these news, and commentary:     1) A Paradigm Shift in Genetics (Philadelphia Inquirer) - "Our understanding of genetics is currently undergoing a paradigm shift," says Melanie Ehrlich, a molecular biologist at the Tulane Cancer Center. "It is now commonly acknowledged among scientists that it is not enough to look to DNA as the sole determinant of heredity." Ehrlich is re... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1384139 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:43:14 +0100 1384139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327593&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fpoly_antidepressant_treatment_and_diabetes_risk.htm While analyzing data from Saskatchewan health databases, Lauren Brown, a researcher with the University of Alberta School of Public Health, found people with a history of depression had a 30 per cent increased risk of type 2 Diabetes. Brown then studied the medical history of 2,400 people who were diagnosed with depression and were taking antidepressants to determine whether there was a clear correlation between that disease and type 2 Diabetes. Brown divided the group into four categories: those who took antidepressants that were considered older therapies, patients who were using newer treatments, those using a combination of both an old and new treatments and people who were switching medications. What she found was the risk of diabetes almost doubled for the patients who were using two... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327593 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:16:00 +0100 1327593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1058426&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdepression_treatment_for_older_diabetics_prolongs_life.htm By John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27 — The five-year death rate in older depressed diabetic patients was cut in half when they received treatment for the depression, researchers here reported. More... © 2004-7 MedPage Today, LLC. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1058426 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:33:00 +0100 1058426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959852&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__insulin_resistance_and_depressive_symptoms_in_you.htm Conclusions: In young adult males, co-occurring strictly defined IR seems to be positively associated with current moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source... Full text...   () (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959852 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:02:00 +0100 959852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=957408&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fmajor_mental_illnesses_can_shorten_lifespan_by_decades.htm A psychiatrist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis writes in the Journal of the American Medical Association that although mortality from cardiovascular disease has declined in the United States over the past several decades, patients with severe psychiatric illness are not enjoying the benefits of that progress. In a commentary article in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, John W. Newcomer, M.D., professor of psychiatry, of psychology and of medicine and medical director of the Center for Clinical Studies at Washington University, reports that those with illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression lose 25 to 30 years of life expectancy compared to the general population. And although suicide does claim the ... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=957408 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:11:00 +0100 957408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=928758&cid=t_120090_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F5%2Fthe-age-of-individual-medicine-is-dawning.html  By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DHere is some exciting news from the Biotech world: the time is fast approaching when your personal DNA sequence will be readily available. So what’s the big deal? Read on.The human genome projectIn 2003, the first complete genetic blueprint was published with great fanfare (President Bush, believe it or not, was present at the announcement). At the time, scientific pundits, journalists, and self-appointed crystal ball-gazers, fell over each other proclaiming the benefits of this scientific feat. Indeed, the possibilities were, and still are, simply huge. People expected the advances to come tumbling down almost immediately; it did not happen. Why? Money! It cost about 3 billion dollars to complete the first sequencing in 2003. At that price, it would hav... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=928758 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:10:13 +0100 928758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=892463&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Feasd_studies_link_depression_also_anxiety_and_type_2_diab.htm By Neil Osterweil, Senior Associate Editor, MedPage Today AMSTERDAM, Sept. 21 — Type 2 diabetes may be linked to mental health disorders, but age and gender may be contributing factors, according to two separate studies. Symptoms of depression or psychological stress were associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes in men, but not in women, Swedish researchers reported. A team from Canada said surveillance data suggest that "people with diabetes had a higher prevalence of all mental illnesses compared with people without diabetes." More... © 2004-7 MedPage Today, LLC. All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=892463 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:08:00 +0100 892463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682485&cid=t_120090_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F20%2Fa-newly-discovered-cause-of-diabetes-depression.html I recently came across an article in the April 23 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine (vol. 167, pp. 802-807; 2007) describing a newly-discovered connection between depression and diabetes type 2 in older adults. The study enrolled 4,681 non-diabetic men and women over age 65, and followed them for 10 years. The participants filled out every year a questionnaire to measure their depressive symptoms, and every 2-4 years had their blood pressure measured. After removing confounding factors that are well known to increase the incidence of diabetes, like increased body mass index, alcohol consumption, and smoking, they discovered that even a single report of high depressive symptoms is highly associated with increased risk of diabetes type 2. In fact, there was a 60% increased chance of... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682485 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:59:50 +0100 682485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677440&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdiabetes_increases_depression_risk_for_elderly.htm by Ann Griswold Growing old can be disheartening. But for people with diabetes, the aging process can be downright depressing. A University of Florida study published this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that older adults diagnosed with the type 2 form of the disease are twice as likely as their peers to suffer from depression. An estimated 21 percent of seniors have the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association, and 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed each year. People with diabetes are at increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke, as well as kidney disease, blindness, dental disease and a host of other conditions. The researchers say depression may be next on the list. Doctors have noticed for some time that it is more common among patients wi... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677440 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:57:00 +0100 677440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651898&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdiabetes_and_depression.htm Primary Psychiatry. 2007;14(6):13-14 Diabetes and Depression Sussman N. Type 2 diabetes has long been thought of as a disease of advancing age, although this characterization is unfortunately changing as more adolescents are diagnosed with this disorder. Nevertheless, approximately 15% of people >65 years of age have diabetes. A recently published study suggests that, among older adults, major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with an increased risk for diabetes, even in people who have no other risk factors for the disease. More... © 2007 Primary Psychiatry a Publication of MBL Communications (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651898 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:03:00 +0100 651898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638898&cid=t_120090_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F27%2Fcancer-burdens-many-lives-in-australia%2F Filed under: Research, Daily newsA new and official report shows cancer is the leading cause of death and disability in Australia.The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that cancer is taking more lives -- about 19 percent -- than cardiovascular disease, currently at 18 percent. Cancer is the now to blame for Australia's burden of disease, according to the report, and the disease doesn't appear to be slowing anytime soon.Burden of disease refers to not only mortality but also takes into account impact of illness and disability. Essentially, this means cancer takes away from healthy life years. The top five leading causes of non-fatal burden of disease in Australia are anxiety and depression, Type-2 diabetes, dementia, adult-onset hearing loss, and asthma. Of the 14 preventa... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638898 Sun, 27 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 638898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651916&cid=t_120090_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fexercise_psychotherapy_combination_effective_for_diabetics_.htm In Appalachia, diabetes hits hard. Depression does, too. Together, they form a difficult pair to beat. To help patients fight back, a team of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM) and Ohio University researchers have put together a new approach to the double-edged problem. Program ACTIVE (Appalachians Coming Together to Increase Vital Exercise) is a two-year intervention feasibility study to test the effectiveness of a combination of exercise and talk therapy as a treatment for depression in patients with type 2 diabetes. "Diabetes is a difficult disease," said Mary de Groot, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and lead author of a paper produced by the research team. "Add depression on top of that, and it makes it that much tougher." Their paper is published in the... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651916 Sat, 26 May 2007 08:16:00 +0100 651916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601906&cid=t_120090_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F10%2Fwhat-came-first-the-diabetes-or-the-depression%2F Filed under: Type 2, ResearchSelf-report studies are known for sometimes being inaccurate, chiefly because too much responsibility is placed on the respondents. Oftentimes people forget, overestimate, underestimate or do a host of other things that result in partially or wholly inaccurate reporting. There's also something known as The Testing Effect; a situation wherein people answer a question a particular way because they feel it is the answer the test-giver is looking for. So, in sum, self-report studies aren't really the best source for data collection. I mention all of this because it was a self-report study that researchers recently used to link symptoms of depression with the development of diabetes in older adults. Researchers from Northwestern University studied a group of over 4,... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601906 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=511991&cid=t_120090_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F30%2Faerobic-exercise-and-the-mindbody-connection.html We all know the devastating statistics: · 13.5 million people in the US suffer from coronary artery disease · 8 million people have diabetes type 2. · 95,000 people are diagnosed every year with colon cancer, and a sedentary lifestyle increases the likelihood of getting this disease by 40%. · People who don’t exercise have about a 60% increase in osteoporosis; 250,000 suffer from hip fracture every year. · 50 million suffer from hypertension. · More than 60 million people in the US are overweight. You might conclude from the last bullet that obesity is the culprit. You’d be only partly right. Lack of physical fitness is the other culprit, regardless of percentage of body fat. Even if we take people with a high % of body fat (more than 2... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=511991 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:54:49 +0100 511991