Slideshow: Diabetes and Mental Health, Diet and Exercise for Prevention of T2D
Recent research on diabetes has examined its bidirectional relationship with mental health, the significant increase in prevalence over the last decade, and how both diet and exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
In the United States, nearly 30 million people have a diagnosed case of diabetes, with a further 8.7 million living with an undiagnosed case.1 The condition is the eighth leading cause of death in the country and people living with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and many other complications.2
Globally, it is estimated that over 1.3 billion people will have diabetes by the year 2050, which is why it is critical to develop strategies than can successfully control risk factors.3 Recent research on diabetes has examined its bidirectional relationship with mental health, the significant increase in prevalence over the last decade, and how both diet and exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
