American Diabetes Association

Not Just Your Regular Holiday Blues – The Link Between Diabetes and Depression

By Maggy Mata, M.D., Internal Medicine, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Katy As the holidays approach it’s not uncommon for some people, especially older adults, to experience “holiday blues,” which can include feelings of anxiety or depression brought on by extra stress, unrealistic expectations, sentimental memories, or the inability to be with friends and family. But it’s important to know when it’s more than just the “blues” and how other conditions, like diabetes, may be linked with depression. […]