Approximately 20% of the U.S. population and 40% of individuals with diabetes are affected by depression. Not only can depression lead to poor health outcomes, but it can also impact productivity and general quality of life.
To explore the issues surrounding depression and diabetes, Valerie Lambert, LCSW will focus on how to recognize the signs and risk factors which may indicate depression and anxiety in patients with diabetes; how to apply strategies to help someone with diabetes manage or decrease depression/anxiety and increase coping skills; and how to recognize when referral for treatment of depression/anxiety would be appropriate.
D. Ware Branch, MD is a Professor and Obstetrician/Gynecologist at the University of Utah, Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Intermountain Medical Center, and Medical Director of the Women and Newborns’ Clinical Program at Intermountain Healthcare. Dr. Branch has extensive experience in treating women with gestational diabetes and will share his insights into best practices and evidence.
