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The comorbidity of diabetes and mental disorders significantly complicates chronic disease management and negatively impacts health outcomes.
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Individuals with serious mental illness have a 2–3 times higher prevalence of diabetes compared to the general population.
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The interaction between diabetes and mental disorders involves neuroendocrine dysregulation, chronic inflammation, and neurotransmitter abnormalities.
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Current health systems face challenges in managing this comorbidity due to underfunding, inefficiency, and stigma surrounding mental illness.
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The proposed tiered intervention model integrates psychometabolic screening, personalized pharmacotherapy, and digitally-supported collaborative care.
