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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have numerous early symptoms, but they’re not always specific. If you have risk factors for diabetes or someone in your family has diabetes, then it is important to get blood sugars checked regularly.

A quick reminder on why type 2 diabetes can’t eventually turn into autoimmune type 1 diabetes.

Insulin is a vital hormone that controls how cells and tissues absorb energy as well as the breakdown of fats and proteins.

Without insulin, your body will break down its own fat and muscle, resulting in weight loss. This can lead to a serious short-term condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. This is when the bloodstream becomes acidic, you develop dangerous levels of ketones in your blood stream and become severely dehydrated.

If you've taken these self-help steps and made positive lifestyle changes and still find your depression getting worse, please seek professional help.

While you can't force yourself to have fun or experience pleasure, you can push yourself to do things, even when you don't feel like it. You might be surprised at how much better you feel once you're out in the world.