Diabetic and depressed
Current Psychiatry. 2011 April;10(04):91-95
April 1, 2011|Current Psychiatry
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Tearful and depressed, Mr. N plans to shoot his daughter’s abusive husband and himself. He has poorly controlled diabetes and other comorbidities. What is exacerbating his mood symptoms?
Mr. N’s case is further evidence that the relationship between diabetes and depression is bidirectional and diagnosis and treatment of each illness impacts the other. Although this case does not confirm causality, it highlights the importance of aggressive approaches to screening and treatment of depression in patients with diabetes, and vice versa.
Related Resources
- Katon W, Russo J, Lin EH, et al. Depression and diabetes: factors associated with major depression at five-year follow-up. Psychosomatics. 2009; 50(6): 570-579.
- Biessels GJ, Luchsinger JA. Diabetes and the brain. New York, NY: Humana Press; 2009.
Drug Brand Names
- Fluoxetine • Prozac
- Furosemide • Lasix
- Insulin aspart • NovoLog
- Insulin glargine • Lantus
- Methyldopa • Aldomet
- Propranolol • Inderal
- Reserpine • Serpasil
- Spironolactone • Aldactone
Disclosure
The authors report no financial relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.
