Depression hits hard during holiday season, especially for diabetics

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Diabetics are at a greater risk for depression, acknowledges the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Depression can stem from the daily stress of diabetes management or it could stem from the feeling of being alone or even feeling different.
Depression affects nearly 60 million Americans annually – or one-fourth of the total population. It is the leading cause of employee absenteeism and lack of productivity – more so than diabetes, asthma and arthritis according to the Integrated Benefits Institute. The same report estimated that mental illness and substance abuse annually cost employers $80 billion to $100 billion in indirect costs alone.

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