Poor nutrition contributes to poor mental health and risk of diabetes, research finds

People with diabetes (diabetes mellitus) are 2–3 times more likely to have depression than people without, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Current treatment includes therapy, medicine, or both. However, the understanding of the multifaceted relationship between nutrition, mental health, and DM is relatively new in scientific discourse. Mason researchers sought to learn about the connection between nutrition, diabetes, and mental health.