Individuals who suffer from anxiety and depression comorbidity face a greater severity of mental illness that tends to be more chronic and more disabling in terms of work and social life than individuals who do not suffer from comorbidity. Comorbidity also increases the risk of slow recovery, relapse after recovery, and for the patient to be on medication for a longer time. Furthermore, undiagnosed comorbidity has been linked to increased possibility of suicide and hospitalization. The comorbidity of major depression and anxiety disorders can also affect the physical health of the patient, such as being linked to low glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.