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Depression and diabetes
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• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to assist with the acceptance • eating healthily and including a wide variety of nutritious
of having a chronic illness and the need for long-term foods
treatment, and to improve relationships. • achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
It is important that any current medication for illnesses other • limiting your alcohol intake
than diabetes, including over-the-counter medications and
complementary medications, are also reviewed prior to • getting help, support and encouragement from family and
commencing medication for depression. Antidepressant friends
medication can take seven to 21 days to work effectively and • asking your doctor to check your blood pressure,
should not be stopped without medical advice. cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
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