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Depression is an insidious disease and so is diabetes.  All too often, diabetes sneaks up upon an individual and by the time they are actually diagnosed with it, it is advanced enough to require long-term medication and treatment to stay under control.  This is a shock to many individuals with diabetes who thought they were just a little tired or thirsty and had no idea that they were suffering from an illness that would last a lifetime.

Add to the symptoms of diabetes the symptoms of depression, some of which could be the same – especially the excessive tiredness – and the individual is now dealing with two health issues that need some sort of monitoring and treatment. 

There has long been a known link between type 2 diabetes and depression, with physicians and other health professionals looking for ways to diagnose and treat both issues at the same time so that the individual with diabetes has fewer complications and has a better outlook.

New research has found that there is also a link between type 1diabetes and depression, as well.  Since type 1 diabetes usually affects children, this is an important discovery.  Researchers in Australia have found that about one in every 10 children and adults with type 1 diabetes suffers from depression as well.

There is confusion about diabetes and most people don’t realize that diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects the body in a myriad of ways.  People don’t realize that diet and lifestyle are not the causes of type 1 diabetes, though a good diet and healthy lifestyle can help a person with the disease. 

The discovery of the link between type 1diabetes and depression is an important discovery.  It can help people – especially the multitude of children who were previously undiagnosed – to deal with all of their symptoms in a way that will help them live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives.