(Source: Diabetes News, 22 April 2011)
With many diabetics also suffering from bouts of depression, a new study has revealed that treating depression in type 2 diabetes patients can bring benefits to their overall health.
Scientists at the Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System showed that addressing depression improved patients with diabetes’ health during a year-long study. They initially used behavioural therapy sessions by telephone combined with a specially trained nurse before phasing in a walking programme. This used pedometers so that patients can put in place walking goals and then assess their progress. Read more
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