Living with diabetes is a challenge, and one that requires attention to specific aspects of health on a daily basis. Self-care is important in order to reduce complications that can arise from diabetes when blood sugar levels are not managed well. Most every person with diabetes will feel, at one time or another, that the challenge of self-care is a burden. Many people can, and do cope with this challenge. But there are also some others who may feel overwhelmed and even become depressed when confronted with life as a person with diabetes. Read on to learn about depression & diabetes.