People withtype 2 diabetesare also often diagnosed with depression.
They may even bring diabetes on in individuals who previously had no symptoms.
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What Are Antidepressants?
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Antidepressants are prescription medications used to treatdepression.
In some cases, they are also used to treat certainanxiety disorders.
It is not yet clear exactly how common antidepressant-induced hypoglycemia is, but it’s believed to be rare.
Some case studies indicate it may be a more common issue among people who do not have diabetes.
The study also found that glucose tolerance improved when antidepressants were discontinued or reduced.
Additionally, the difficulties of managing diabetes may lead to feelings of stress and depression.
In short, diabetes and depression can both affect one another.
This also means that better management of one condition may help you with the other condition, too.
Taking an antidepressant is just one way to cope with depression symptoms.
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