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Depression and Diabetes

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Ellen D. Mandel discusses the surprising reason to screen for depression among patients with diabetes. This video provides three takeaways in less than three minutes from her presentation at the 2015 MEDS conference, which

  1. Covered the incidence and screening for depression among diabetic patients.
  2. Discussed causes of depression in diabetes: role of both the patient and provider.
  3. Reviewed strategies to assess and manage depression.
  4. Listed indications for referral to a mental health provider.
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Ellen D. Mandel will continue to delve into the relationship between depression and chronic disease at the upcoming 2016 MEDS conference. Click here to learn more.

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