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How much more likely is depression among people with diabetes?

About two to three times more likely.

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  1. No more likely
  2. Two to three times more likely ✔
  3. Exactly twenty times more likely

Why: CDC reports a higher chance of depression among people with diabetes. Depression is treatable, so changes in mood, interest, sleep, or hope deserve a prompt conversation with a professional.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC says only 25% to 50% of affected people with diabetes are diagnosed and treated.

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Answer: Two to three times more likely. CDC reports a higher chance of depression among people with diabetes. Depression is treatable, so changes in mood, interest, sleep, or hope deserve a prompt conversation with a professional.

  1. CDC Diabetes and Mental Health www.cdc.gov/diabetes/living-with/mental-health.html
    People with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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