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Exploring the Interrelationships Between Diabetes, Nutrition, Anxiety, and Depression: Implications for Treatment and Prevention Strategies

Version 1 : Received: 17 July 2023 / Approved: 18 July 2023 / Online: 19 July 2023 (12:10:42 CEST)

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Basiri, R.; Seidu, B.; Rudich, M. Exploring the Interrelationships between Diabetes, Nutrition, Anxiety, and Depression: Implications for Treatment and Prevention Strategies. Nutrients 2023, 15, 4226. Basiri, R.; Seidu, B.; Rudich, M. Exploring the Interrelationships between Diabetes, Nutrition, Anxiety, and Depression: Implications for Treatment and Prevention Strategies. Nutrients 2023, 15, 4226.

Abstract

Diabetes and mental disorders have been recognized as two significant public health concerns globally. Recent research indicates that there is a bidirectional relationship between these two conditions, with each influencing the other's course and outcomes. Nutrition plays an essential role in the prevention and treatment of both mental disorders and diabetes. A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted to examine the impact of anxiety and depression on the development of diabetes and the influence of diabetes on the occurrence of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Additionally, the effects of nutrition on the prevention and management of mental disorders, diabetes, and related complications in at risk individuals were assessed. Our findings show that mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and are associated with poorer glycemic control, increased diabetes-related complications, and higher mortality rates. Conversely, diabetes is also linked with an increased risk of developing mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. The biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the comorbidity between these two conditions are complex and multifaceted. Therefore, an integrated approach to the management of both conditions is critical for improving patient outcomes and reducing the overall burden of disease. Nutritional interventions should be utilized to reduce the risk of diabetes in patients with anxiety and depression as well as enhance mental health in patients with diabetes.

Keywords

Diabetes; mental health; anxiety; depression; supplementation; nutrition; chronic disease; blood glucose; cardiovascular health; integrative medicine; mental disorders; nutrition education; life-style medicine

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Dietetics and Nutrition

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