Psychologically triggered ailments can cause stress too, says study
Posted on: 26/Jan/2017 5:21:09 PM
A study by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation has found that one’s psychological state can result not only in ailments such as diabtetes, but , in turn, result in high stress levels. The study also says that treatment involving formal assessment of stress levels in the clinic along with integrated counselling and psychological care for patients with chronic illnesses can help. The study was published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Speaking about this, the researchers said, A professional between 30 and 40 years of age who suffers from diabetes and leads a sedentary life is more likely to be stressed than others. Modifications in lifestyle, including dietary patterns and fear of long-term complications, could up anxiety in people with diabetes. Around 25% of Chennai`s diabetics are below 40 years. All the participants in the study felt more confident and positive before they were diagnosed. They seemed more irritable, anxious and unpredictable now.
When we probed further, we found that many of them were worried not just of the long-term complications of the disease, but it ate into their confidence too. While blood glucose levels usually soar in people with type 2 diabetes who are stressed. stress levels could also go up because of the condition. We found a sizeable number of people were professionals. All of them were conscious that they had to stick to a strict diet and a physical regimen but their work often kept them from it. This triggers anxiety. Stress would also impact treatment because of deterioration in glycemic control through its effect on the neuroendocrine system.
