Blood glucose monitoring is an important part of any diabetes management plan. If you have diabetes, it’s important to check your blood sugar levels as prescribed by your doctor.

According to the CDC, people with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes. Patients with diabetes may feel depressed due to the stress of managing a chronic health condition, having to miss work or activities for doctor's appointments or slipping into unhealthy eating habits.

Type 1 diabetes treatment includes insulin, blood sugar monitoring, diet and exercise changes and diabetes medication.

Exercise lowers blood glucose levels for better diabetes management. This can boost the body's sensitivity to insulin and counter insulin resistance.

It’s essential to see your healthcare team regularly for diabetes monitoring, especially as diabetes complications can lead to diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease (nephropathy) and diabetic neuropathy.