Diabetes and Depression

[medstudent33]

If someone who has previously controlled diabetes presents with depression symptoms for the past two months. Decrease exercise, increase binge eating, loss of interest, and a disheveled appearance. His hemoglobin A1c is also out of range during this visit. Which of the following would you do?

A. Treat the depression
B. Encourage exercise and healthy eating

I think both can be correct but not sure what to do in the situation. Would appreciate any feedback as my USMLE is in 4 days.

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[NeuroLAX]

I would probably say treat the depression because his diabetes was previously controlled and he has new depressive symptoms which seem to be snowballing his health.

 

[medstudent33]

Ya It was tough because I heard these type of questions are popping up more and more on exams