Ep 26 – Severe mental illness and diabetes

In this episode, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Peter Bagshaw (Clinical Lead in Dementia and Mental Health, South Gloucestershire CCG) and Dr Kevin Fernando (GP Partner at North Berwick Health Centre and Education Director for GPnotebook Education) discuss the interplay between diabetes and severe mental illness (SMI). What exactly is meant by SMI? How prevalent is mental illness in people with diabetes? What is the role of the gut–brain axis? What signs should clinicians be looking out for in spotting depression?More information on Chronic Conditions month can be found here (https://chronicconditions.co.uk/?__hstc=158957029.2ae8f93ce446bdfd3bebf7d4ce2b7909.1699869054653.1710436346295.1710519398209.170&__hssc=158957029.7.1710519398209&__hsfp=3581852202).Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/ep-26-severe-mental-illness-and-diabetes (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/ep-26-severe-mental-illness-and-diabetes).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more. (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro)