Stressful Life Events Increase Diabetes Risk

According to a new study that involved almost 8,000 middle-aged adults, there is a relationship between an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and the total number of major stressful events an individual encounters in his or her lifetime. Examples of stressful life events include the death of a spouse or child, divorce, marital separation, imprisonment, the death of a close family member, personal injury or illness, and job loss. The researchers conclude, “Reducing the direct effect of stress with management interventions may reduce the indirect effect of developing T2DM and warrants further investigation.” Journals of Gerontology, April 2018