Diabetes & Mental Health: What You Must Know?
We generally think first of the physical signs and symptoms of diabetes. After all, persons with diabetes and their caregivers have a lot on their thoughts because of eyesight issues, foot troubles, hypertension, and the increased risk of wound infection owing to delayed healing. However, diabetes also has a less obvious but no less significant effect on people: it may negatively influence their mental health.
Consider this. Elevated amounts of glucose (sugar) in the blood are the hallmark of diabetes. Everything the brain does—thinking, judging, remembering, feeling, and acting—relies on glucose. The brain, along with the eyes, skin, feet, and all other anatomical systems, will be negatively impacted by high blood glucose levels. Keep reading to know more about diabetes and mental health,
