A recent study of the Harvard Medical School found out that diabetes in low in come pregnant women may be linked to depression compared to moms-to-be who have normal insulin levels.

The study points out diabetes as a factor which may double the chances of depression. Other factors like insulin or other medications and when the pregnant woman was affected with diabetes do not play major roles.

The study did not look into the association of diabetes and depression but cites the physiological changes that happen when someone has diabetes. It also points out to the stress level of the person managing the chronic problem of diabetes.

The background information of the study relates that about 10% of women suffer from depression around 2 to 6 months after delivery. The problem must be addressed since this can affect the development of a healthy relationship between the mother and child.

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