| My Account | Subscribe | Contact Us | Donate |
Home
-
Diabetes and Adoption
Rachel and her husband chose to adopt a baby instead of meeting the challenges of handling a high risk pregnancy and Rachel’s type 1 diabetes at the same time. She shares their thought process and ultimate happy ending about the decision to bring a child into their lives.
-
Chris Matthews Makes Time for Diabetes
Hosting Hardball on MSNBC and The Chris Matthews Show keep Chris Matthews working long hours. But Matthews got a lesson in priorities and made some life changes when he was diagnosed with type 2.
-
A Chihuahua with Diabetes
Olivia and her dog both have diabetes and today they comfort and encourage each other through the rigors of dealing with the disease. Plus, find out what it means when your domestic pet is diagnosed with diabetes.
-
Smoking and Diabetes
Smoking has severe effects on your diabetes and your health. Learn why diabetes and smoking are an especially bad combination and get some tips from the experts on how to quit.
-
Continuous Glucose Monitors
CGM is a relatively new technology, but the information it provides is invaluable. Find out what CGM offers and whether it could help you.
The must-have resource for physicians, educators and medical professionals who focus on the treatment of diabetes.
Finally! A fresh take on the “professional” journal. Each bi-monthly issue cuts through the jargon and presents the most important information you need to enhance your practice and assist your patients.
Each bi-monthly issue of Diabetes Health Professional is a self-contained handbook covering products, educational resources and the latest diabetes research, complimented by balanced editorial focused on medical news, drug prescription information, clinical practice recommendations and changing treatment options.
Each quarter we send you the latest, most updated research guides, product guides and educational resource guides available for you and your patients.
Each week the Diabetes Health E-Newsletter delivers links to the very latest in news, reviews, blogs and videos from Diabetes Health direct to your inbox.
As a subscriber you'll get access to the amazing Diabetes Health Digital Advantage™ so you can read the current issue of Diabetes Health magazine online wherever you are!
Latest Events Articles
Does having type 2 diabetes contribute to depression, or is depression one factor that leads to acquiring type 2?
If You’re Type 2, Remind Your Doctor to Check You for Symptoms of Depression
A recent study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, said that patients with type 2 diabetes run a 52 percent higher risk of suffering depression than nondiabetics.
The study also suggested that because depression is so closely associated with diabetes, nondiabetics who have been diagnosed with depression should ask their doctors to check them for diabetes.
Type 2s who are depressed run a higher risk of noncompliance with the regimen of diet, exercise, and medication that is typically prescribed after a diagnosis of diabetes.
The researchers said they were not certain if the link between depression and diabetes was a chicken and egg thing: Does having type 2 diabetes contribute to depression, or is depression one factor that leads to acquiring type 2?
The study, which was published in the June 18 edition of The Journal of the American Medical Association, said that no other studies have shown a bi-directional connection between diabetes and depression.
Assess Your Emotional Well-Being
In related news, Friday, October 10, 2008, is the 18th annual National Depression Screening Day, and this year's program is focusing on diabetes and depression.
What: On October 10, members of the public will have the opportunity to take a brief written or online questionnaire to see if their stress, sadness, or anxiety could be the result of depression or a related disorder. Thousands of organizations nationwide will host events during which interested citizens can assess their risk for depression, learn what to do about it, and talk to a mental health professional about their personal situation. The program is free and anonymous.
Why: Because depression affects 19 million Americans each year, and those with diabetes may be at increased risk according to a recent study. Mood disorders like depression are common and treatable, but often go undiagnosed.
Where: Thousands of sites across the United States. Visit MentalHealthScreening. to locate a site near you (beginning September 1, 2008).
When: Friday, October 10, 2008, during Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Who: A program of the nonprofit Screening for Mental Health, Inc., and thousands of partner health and advocacy organizations.
Categories: Depression, Events, Type 2 Issues
Facebook
MySpace 
Digg
Email to a Friend
Send a link to this page to your friends and colleagues.