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You may need professional help to overcome your feelings of diabetes burnout. Talk with your diabetes care team about how you are feeling. They can refer you to other specialists as needed.

To learn more about coping with diabetes burnout, visit Cornerstones4Care.com.

Depression and diabetes

Diabetes-related health problems sometimes happen when you do not follow your diabetes care plan closely enough. But they may also occur even if you do follow your plan. So it’s important to deal with any guilt or depression you may be feeling in a positive way.

Depression is common among people who have diabetes, but most kinds of depression respond well to treatment. The following tips may help you cope with your feelings:

If your “blue” moods don’t go away and are affecting your ability to take care of your diabetes, get help. Depression is real and needs treatment. Treatment can consist of medicine, counseling, or a combination of both
Start taking action to manage your health in positive ways. Feelings of depression are often linked to feeling powerless. Following a healthy meal plan, being more active, and engaging in stress-relieving activities are steps that can help
Work even harder to keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. High blood sugar levels can lead to mood changes that might result in depression

You can learn more about dealing with depression at Cornerstones4Care.com.