A Newer Perspective on Diabetes and Depression
The disease's burden
This is the most traditional explanation of why these disorders often coexist. Chronic illnesses like diabetes leads to physical pain and suffering; some individuals may also suffer from disabilities. Depression has been identified in many people just after they were diagnosed with diabetes. It shows that people often find it difficult to tackle with the diagnosis, and it shows the importance of patient education, as depression in early diabetes is usually due to false fears and a lack of understanding about the condition.
