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Common psychiatric problems may accompany endocrine disorders
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Endocrine Today has compiled a list of stories recently posted dealing with the risk for psychiatric issues among people with endocrine disorders.
The stories included depression risk from low testosterone, cognitive decline, risk for dementia and more.
Risk for dementia increases with diabetes complications
Dementia is more likely to develop in older adults with diabetes who have high rates of complications compared with those with lower complications rates, according to recent study findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
“Our research is the first nationwide study to examine how the severity and progression of diabetes is related to dementia diagnosis rates in an older population,” Wei-Che Chiu, MD, PhD, of the National Taiwan University College of Public Health, said in a press release. “We found that as diabetes progresses and an individual experiences more complications from the disease, the risk of dementia rises as well.” Read more.
Depression common among men with borderline testosterone levels
Depression and depressive symptoms were more common among men referred for borderline testosterone levels compared with the general population, according to recent study findings published in The Journal of Sexual Health.
“In an era where more and more men are being tested for ‘Low T’ — or lower levels of testosterone — there is very little data about the men who have borderline low testosterone levels,” Michael S. Irwig, MD, associate professor of medicine and director of the Center for Andrology at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, said in a press release. “We felt it important to explore the mental health of this population.” Read more.
Diabetes registry reveals relationship between depression, severe hypoglycemia
Depressive symptom severity was positively associated with severe hypoglycemia in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes, independent of glycemic control, insulin therapy, lifestyle factors and diabetic complications, according to recent study findings published in BMJ Open Research & Diabetes Care.
According to the researchers, clinicians should be aware of the association between depression and severe hypoglycemia since they are risk factors for morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Read more.
Type 2 diabetes linked to cognitive decline in older adults
Type 2 diabetes can accelerate both a loss in cognitive function and impairment of cerebral vasoregulation in older adults, according to research in Neurology.
In a prospective study of older adults with and without type 2 diabetes, researchers found that global and regional cerebral vasoreactivity decreased by more than 50% during a 2-year period in the type 2 diabetes arm, and that vasoreactivity and vasodilation were positively associated with performance on daily living activities and executive function tests. Read more.
Telemedicine program reduces depression symptoms in adults with diabetes
BOSTON – Adults with diabetes who completed a remotely-delivered behavioral health program showed measurable reductions in depression, stress and anxiety, while also improving diabetes self-care and management, according to study findings presented here.
In a retrospective, observational cohort study of graduates from the AbilTo Diabetes program, researchers found that the depression scores of more than half of participants returned to normal after 8 weeks, leading to improved diabetes management and quality of life for patients. Read more.