More than 16 million Americans suffer from both diabetes and depression. Individuals diagnosed with diabetes are twice as likely to develop depression issues. Depression can be dangerous for diabetics as it can lead to poor physical care and negative mental functioning. This means that a person with diabetes mixed with depression could run the risk of being more likely to neglect proper care procedures and routines to manage their diabetes. Managing your depression is possible and essential if you want to get your illness and life back on track.
Depression is defined as a serious medical condition that effects the ability to function in everyday life. It can happen to anyone at any age or stage in life. Those that are diabetic are believed to have more depression issues due to the metabolic effect of diabetes on the brain. Generally episodes of depression are caused by excessive stress, major or difficult life changes or side effects from medications that you are currently taking. All causes of depression can be worked with to help you overcome the intruding blues.
Talk with your doctor if you feel that your depression is starting to take over.
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