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Diabetes has long been known to have side effects and other diseases that are brought on by the diabetes itself.  Hypertension, kidney disease, heart disease, blocked arteries, neuropathy and other ailments go hand in hand with diabetes.  Often, through good diet with or without medication, depending upon how advanced the diabetes is, the diabetes and the side effects can be kept under control and/or at bay for a long time.  It is unique to each person and their situation, including stressors in their life, genetics, the amount of sleep and exercise they get, and other factors.

One issue that often accompanies diabetes to varying degrees it the issue of depression.  The fact that a person has diabetes can be difficult enough, however, depending on the person’s metabolism and the severity of the diabetes, an individual can experience mild to severe depression along with their diabetes.

Diabetes is an ”emotional” disease.  It effects the metabolism in such a way that the metabolism itself can be imbalanced enough to bring on an array of emotions, especially depression.  Worse yet, the fear of what can actually happen in tandem with or in addition to the diabetes itself can be so overwhelming that it is impossible for some people not to be depressed.  This often happens because there is a lack of knowledge and information.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important that you get as much information as possible.  Don’t jump to the conclusion that you are in line for a heart attack, dialysis or amputation.  Find out what you can do to stay as healthy as possible.  Find out what a good diet would be and what exercise is important for you personally.  Ask your doctor what you can do to offset the diabetes.

Find out about support groups in your area.  They are usually available through the local senior center or the local hospital at little or no charge. 

If you are feeling “down” or extra tired, sad, crying a lot, worried, stressed or upset and can’t shake the feeling in a few days, call your doctor and let him or her know and ask how you can get help, including medication.  Your doctor may recommend a therapist, as well.

Diabetes can be a very difficult disease to understand and to deal with, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.  This is normal and understandable and there is help.  Diabetes and Depression often go hand and hand, but they can be managed together, so that you can feel as good as possible, do the things you love to do, and live a normal life – even with the disease.