Depression and the Adolescent with Type 1 Diabetes: The Covert Comorbidity

Diabetes and depression have become increasingly linked. The incidence of depression in the adolescent diabetic population is especially concerning. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the association between diabetes and depression particularly in the adolescent population. It also discusses treatment techniques for the same population. Several treatment techniques have proved successful in this population. Psychiatric nurse practitioners and advanced practiced nurses are poised to implement these treatments and interventions.