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FRIDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- Treating diabetes patients' depression boosts their overall health, according to a new study.
It included 145 people with type 2 diabetes and depression who received a year-long depression intervention that included 12 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy over the phone, followed by nine monthly booster sessions. They also took part in a walking program.
They were compared to a control group of 146 diabetes patients with depression who received usual diabetes care.
At the end of the year, depression symptoms were in remission for...
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