When it comes to managing diabetes, physical health is only part of the equation. Those with diabetes have an increased risk of developing depression and poor mental health, and, like a revolving door, those suffering from depression may have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes.  In today’s world of isolation and uncertainty, addressing the connection between mental and physical well-being is more relevant than ever in building a resilient and healthy workforce. This includes the role of stress and anxiety in promoting poor behaviors that increase the risk for weight gain and the development of diabetes, prediabetes, and other chronic diseases.

In this episode of the Be Health Connected podcast, Naturally Slim’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tim Church, and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Dana Labat, discuss the association between diabetes and poor mental health; strategies that employers can use to manage the two conditions together; and why prevention is key.