Depressive Disorder and Diabetes

Abstract

As a result of their increasing prevalence, diabetes and depression, together with population growth and aging, are growing public health concerns. Diabetes and depressive disorder may occur on the basis of a common pathophysiology and interact with each other. Complex environmental, social, behavioral, and emotional factors influence diabetes care. In particular, maintaining psychological well-being for people with diabetes is the foundation for achieving diabetes treatment goals and satisfactory quality of life. An improved understanding of depressive disorder and diabetes may potentially lead to early detection, and timely treatment planning may simultaneously prevent the onset of depression. Ultimately, this can build positive health behaviors and optimizing medical outcomes for living with diabetes.