Psychological Effects of Diabetes

When diabetes is diagnosed it is quite normal to experience all the symptoms of shock and bereavement: worry, anxiety, depression, sadness and self-blame.

Depression is not generally listed as a complication of diabetes. However, it can be one of the most common and dangerous complications. The rate of depression in diabetics is much higher than in the general population.

There is some suggestion that the stress of depression itself may lead to hyperglycemia in diabetics. The interaction between cardiovascular disorders (such as heart attack and high blood pressure) and depression has been extensively studied. Anxiety and depression can also affect other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, headache and skin diseases.

Overweight persons are at more risk of diabetes

An overweight person is more at risk in getting diabetes than a normal person. Well, it has also been see that diabetic patients who maintain their weight show better levels of diabetes and their diabetes is on a safer side. Moreover, these persons also need less of the drug to maintain their diabetes. This all shows how overweight is related to diabetes.

Overweight persons take more of the carbohydrates than what is normally needed. When more carbohydrates are taken than what is required, the rest is left in the body itself, which leads to more weight. Well, the insulin that the body produces will not be able to brake down these extra fats in the body, which results in an increase in blood sugar.

Well, a diabetic person should not go for heavy meals. It is better to eat more small meals, which helps in keeping away hunger. When a person is hungry, there is a possibility that he eats more that can lead to undigested carbohydrates in the body. Well, a diabetic person’s diet should be a low-fat and low-carbohydrate one. It is better to give up fast foods and fried foods. Add more of vegetables and fruits in the diet.

Along with a healthy diet, one has to do regular exercise to keep away diabetics.