Integrative Medicine for Patients with Diabetes and Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review.

IF 5.5 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Current Psychiatry Reports Pub Date : 2025-07-14 DOI:10.1007/s11920-025-01623-7

Sameer Kassem, Noah Samuels, Eran Ben-Arye

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Abstract

Purpose of review: We review the literature on the interconnections between diabetes and mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, highlighting recent findings and potential integrative medicine (IM) interventions for improving patient care in individuals with both comorbidities.

Recent findings: Underscore the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and depression, with each condition exacerbating the other with associated poorer clinical outcomes. Pathophysiological mechanisms like hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysregulation and chronic inflammation contribute significantly. IM approaches, including mind-body therapies, dietary modifications, and herbal medicine, show promise in enhancing both glycemic control and mental health well-being. IM offers a holistic, patient-centered approach potentially improving care for individuals with diabetes and mental health disorders. While evidence supports the efficacy of various integrative therapies, further rigorous research is needed to standardize these interventions and ensure their effective integration into conventional medical practice.

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糖尿病和精神健康障碍患者的中西医结合：综述

综述目的：我们回顾了关于糖尿病和精神健康障碍（如抑郁和焦虑）之间相互联系的文献，重点介绍了最近的发现和潜在的中西医结合干预措施，以改善患有这两种合并症的个体的患者护理。最近的研究发现：强调糖尿病和抑郁症之间的双向关系，每一种情况都会加剧另一种情况，并伴有较差的临床结果。下丘脑-垂体-肾上腺（HPA）轴失调和慢性炎症等病理生理机制起着重要作用。包括身心疗法、饮食调整和草药在内的IM方法，在加强血糖控制和精神健康方面都有希望。IM提供了一种全面的、以患者为中心的方法，有可能改善对糖尿病和精神健康障碍患者的护理。虽然证据支持各种综合疗法的有效性，但需要进一步严格的研究来规范这些干预措施，并确保它们有效地融入传统医疗实践。

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Current Psychiatry Reports PSYCHIATRY-

CiteScore

11.30

自引率

3.00%

发文量

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： This journal aims to review the most important, recently published research in psychiatry. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care of those affected by psychiatric disorders. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as anxiety, medicopsychiatric disorders, and schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.