How is depression treated in people with diabetes?
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American Diabetes Association answered:People with diabetes are at greater risk for depression. In general, there are two types of treatment for depression:
- Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy with a well-trained therapist can help you look at the problems that bring on depression. It can also help you find ways to relieve the problem. Therapy can be short term or long term. You should be sure you feel at ease with the therapist you choose.
- Medication: If medication is advised, you will need to consult with a psychiatrist (a medical doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating mental or emotional disorders). Psychiatrists are the only mental health professionals who can prescribe medication and treat physical causes of depression.
People with diabetes are at greater risk for depression. In general, there are two types of treatment for depression: Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy with a well-trained therapist can help you look at the problems that bring on depression. It can also... More -
Today, depression in diabetes is treated several ways. Treatment includes medication (often called antidepressants), psychotherapy (also called talk therapy), or a flexible combination of both with relatively good results, comparable to those for patients who have depression but not diabetes.
Treating your depression is very important because those with diabetes and depression often have poorer outcomes.Today, depression in diabetes is treated several ways. Treatment includes medication (often called antidepressants), psychotherapy (also called talk therapy), or a flexible combination of both with relatively good results, comparable to... More -
Eliot LeBow, LCSW answered:The symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are so similar to depression that people with diabetes are sometimes misdiagnosed. In this video, Eliot LeBow, a psychotherapist who specializes in diabetes, discusses ways you can make sure you're receiving the appropriate treatment.
The symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) are so similar to depression that people with diabetes are sometimes misdiagnosed. In this video, Eliot LeBow, a psychotherapist who specializes in diabetes, discusses ways you can make sure you're... More
