Why are diabetics prone to depression? Don't panic, do 3 things to prevent
The scariest part of diabetes is not diabetes itself, but a variety of complications. Some complications are relatively common and well-known, such as diabetic nephropathy, diabetic foot, diabetic eye disease, diabetic vascular disease and so on. However, some complications are relatively hidden. Although they will appear, they are easily ignored by people. Depression is one of them.
Why are people with diabetes more prone to depression?
People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop depression as the general population. About 1/3 of people with diabetes will have symptoms of varying degrees of depression, and about 1 in 10 people with diabetes will be diagnosed with moderate to severe depression. There are two main reasons why people with diabetes suffer from depression. The first aspect is caused by diabetes, the secretion of insulin is inhibited, the sympathetic nerve will be excited, and more catecholamines will be secreted, which affects the mood of diabetic patients. The second aspect is caused by the pressure of the disease. This disease cannot be completely cured and requires lifelong treatment. Moreover, there are many complications that affect the health and lifespan of the patient, which will bring pressure to the patient and make the patient suffer. Unspeakable, produce some bad emotions, and it is easy to cause depression after a long time.
How can people with diabetes prevent depression?
- Know yourself and others, understand diabetes
Some people with diabetes suffer from depression, mainly because they are too afraid of diabetes. Although there is no complete cure for diabetic patients, it is possible to control blood sugar well and prevent complications through treatment and daily conditioning. And with the development of science and the advancement of medicine, diabetes will definitely be conquered one day in the future. Diabetics should understand the specific consequences of diabetes, understand its related content, and know themselves and others so that they can have no fear and not worry too much.
- Try not to be alone
Although it is true that a person's life will be relatively quiet, it is not a good living state for diabetic patients. A person's life will inevitably be cranky. If you don't communicate with people often, some bad emotions will breed over time, and these bad emotions will affect the mental health of diabetic patients. It is best for people with diabetes to live with their families so they can also take care of them and give them the best possible support. Communicating more with family members can effectively resolve one’s negative emotions, and gain confidence and energy in the words of encouragement from family members.
- Understand the symptoms of depression
In the impression of many diabetic patients, depression is not a particularly serious disease, and even they think that depression is not a disease at all, but it is too hypocritical. It is particularly wrong to have this idea. There can be no prejudice against depression. Diabetes patients suffering from depression are very detrimental to the control of their diabetes. To this end, it is necessary to understand the relevant characteristics and early symptoms of diabetes, such as depression, slow thinking, emptiness, sleep disorders, etc. If these symptoms appear, you should go to the hospital in time to see a doctor, and let the doctor evaluate your psychological state. Are there signs of depression?
Diabetic depression is a complication of diabetes, but many diabetes don’t pay enough attention to it, or don’t know it at all. This is a relatively dangerous situation. If a diabetic suffers from depression, it will not only affect the control of blood sugar, but also affect the normal life and greatly reduce the quality of life.