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Adult Diabetes: Depression and DiabetesDiabetes raises your risk for depression.Daily diabetes management takes constant work and the stresses of this care can build until you feel sad, alone or set apart from your friends and family. Additional stress can be put on you if you face complications like nerve damage – you may feel like you're losing control of your diabetes. Tension between you and your doctor may leave you feeling frustrated. Depression can block you from keeping your diabetes under control. If you are depressed and have no energy, chances are you will find such tasks as regular blood sugar testing too much. Feelings of anxiety or sadness may cause you to lose focus on your healthy diet, or you may not feel like eating at all. Any change in your diet will affect your blood sugar levels. It is very important that you do not stop taking any of your medications without telling your doctor. Before you start any treatment or medications, discuss with your primary care provider about side effects, including how it might affect your blood sugar levels. Make sure that all of your doctors will consult about your care when needed. Many people do well with a combination of medication and psychotherapy. |
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