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Depression Twice as Common in Diabetic Patients

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The solution to diabetes burnout lies broadly in establishing a collaborative physician-patient relationship, identifying and treating depression, tackling counterproductive family dynamics, and addressing harmful health beliefs through patient participation in a structured diabetes education course, he said.

For tips on helping patients work through diabetes burnout, visit the Behavioral Diabetes Institute Web site at

www.behavioraldiabetes.org