Both depression and type 2 diabetes can be managed.
In fact, research shows that when depression symptoms improve, there is improvement in diabetes control as well. Likewise, when there is improvement in diabetes control, depression symptoms improve.
Here are links to go to for information on managing your depression and diabetes:
Depression and Diabetes
This flyer provides an overview of the link between diabetes and depression.
www.chronicdisease.org/files/public/WHC_NIMH_DepressionDiabetes.pdf
Recognizing and Handling Depression in People with Diabetes
This handout encourages you to know the symptoms of depression and take action to get help so you can feel better as soon as possible.
www.diabetes.org/uedocuments/15-Depression.pdf
Depression: What Every Women Should Know
This booklet describes the symptoms of depression and the reasons why women are more likely than men to suffer from depression.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-what-every-woman-should-know/summary.shtml
Depression
This site discusses the medication treatment options for depression in an easy-to-read format.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-easy-to-read.shtml
Depression in Women
This link discusses causes and symptoms of depression and offers some do’s and don’ts when you are depressed.
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/mental/443.html
Control Your Diabetes for Life
This tip sheet provides a three-part action plan for people with diabetes to know their A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol, and manage their diabetes to reach their target numbers.
www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/catalog.htm#PubsPatCont
Small Steps Big Rewards
This booklet provides information on how type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed in persons with increased risk by losing a small amount of weight and increasing physical activity.
www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/GP_Booklet.pdf
Learn more at the NACDD's Women's Health Council Web site.
