Purpose of Review <p>We review the literature on the interconnections between diabetes and mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, highlighting recent findings and potential integrative medicine (IM) interventions for improving patient care in individuals with both comorbidities.</p> Recent Findings <p>Underscore the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and depression, with each condition exacerbating the other with associated poorer clinical outcomes. Pathophysiological mechanisms like hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation and chronic inflammation contribute significantly. IM approaches, including mind-body therapies, dietary modifications, and herbal medicine, show promise in enhancing both glycemic control and mental health well-being.</p> Summary <p>IM offers a holistic, patient-centered approach potentially improving care for individuals with diabetes and mental health disorders. While evidence supports the efficacy of various integrative therapies, further rigorous research is needed to standardize these interventions and ensure their effective integration into conventional medical practice.</p>

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Integrative Medicine for Patients with Diabetes and Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review

  • Sameer Kassem,
  • Noah Samuels,
  • Eran Ben-Arye

摘要

Purpose of Review

We review the literature on the interconnections between diabetes and mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, highlighting recent findings and potential integrative medicine (IM) interventions for improving patient care in individuals with both comorbidities.

Recent Findings

Underscore the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and depression, with each condition exacerbating the other with associated poorer clinical outcomes. Pathophysiological mechanisms like hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation and chronic inflammation contribute significantly. IM approaches, including mind-body therapies, dietary modifications, and herbal medicine, show promise in enhancing both glycemic control and mental health well-being.

Summary

IM offers a holistic, patient-centered approach potentially improving care for individuals with diabetes and mental health disorders. While evidence supports the efficacy of various integrative therapies, further rigorous research is needed to standardize these interventions and ensure their effective integration into conventional medical practice.