title: Winter depression and diabetes.
abstract: Depression is a common and often harmful disorder, which is frequently associated with the winter season. Research has shown a link between type 2 diabetes mellitus and depression. Furthermore, diabetics with depression have a higher rate of adverse outcomes. Little has been published regarding the seasonality of depression in diabetics. The case report described in this article concerns a 65-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and a history of winter depression. Current evidence-based management options are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA. ernstc@ohsu.edu
authors.forename: Christine R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016574:Seasonal Affective Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012621:Seasons
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents