When a person has chronic diabetes complications – such as heart attack, stroke and nerve damage – they are more likely to have a mental health disorder, and vice versa, according to a study. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for clinicians to actively screen for mental health disorders in patients with diabetes in addition to screening for chronic complications, which is the recommended standard of care in diabetes.
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High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes
Diabetes care providers should account for impacts caused by financial insecurity, researchers suggest