of depression. This can be due to factors relating to the diabetes itself, or it can be unrelated. There is no convincing evidence
that the actual blood sugar level itself is reliably
predictive of mood,
even in those with a tendency to depression. The
severity of the diabetes and its complications,
as well as its impact
upon
a person’s lifestyle and aspirations, can be an important
predictor
of depression. For some
the impact may be major and for others much less so, even though the degree of severity of the diabetes is the same. It is important to remember that the vast
majority of people in our
society with treated dia- betes
(more than
15 million
in the United States alone) are able to adjust to
the disorder and have happy, productive, and
rewarding lives. Some have
even achieved astonishing
things in all walks of life. Examples include the gold medal winning Olympic swimmer
Gary Hall, the NBA basketball player
Adam
Morrison, and the actresses Halle Berry and Mary Tyler Moore and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor,
all
of whom
have lived
with diabetes while achieving great success. If you are experiencing unusual degrees of sadness, reduced enthusiasm or interest in
life, or excessive stress that
you
perceive is related to your diabetes,
your doctor or certified diabetes educator may be able to help you to identify resources
that can help you cope. Some of these resources are discussed in Ques- tion 82. Many certified diabetes educators (CDEs) are trained
to provide
such
psychosocial
support. If you are
truly suffering from depression, your dia- betes may or may not be an underlying cause, even though it may seem that way. Your doctor or CDE will help you to identify
whether expert professional psychological or psychiatric consultation is needed.
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