A healthy you means a healthy society. Khaleej Times’ latest campaign under the ‘KT For Good’ umbrella highlights common lifestyle diseases. In Part 8 of our series, Dr Anil Kumar P N tackles how chronic conditions affect patients’ mental health
Research indicates that women with diabetes have significantly higher levels of anxiety than men (55% vs 33%
Anxiety, frustration and anger about having these conditions contribute to increased blood pressure and also impact interpersonal relationships
Other affective disorders, such as anxiety and anger, often emerge as well. The prevalence of anxiety in persons with diabetes has been reported to be as high as 30 to 40 per cent.
Exercise and increase activity level: When an option, walk to destinations instead of driving. Take your dog for a walk. Go for a leisurely bike ride. Take stairs instead of elevators.
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