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peafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Penny
South Dakota
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 Posted - May 09 2010 : 7:47:32 PM
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Have any of you had experience or thoughts on diabetes 'changing someone's personality'?
I want to say that since dh has had diabetes he fights anger (no patience is probably a better description) a lot more than I remember pre-diabetes. I've associated the two and don't know if that's fair. Have you seen the same thing and have thoughts on whether it's the disease or side effects of meds or ???
(He is continually asked about depression in the doctor's office as that must be more prevalent with diabetes, but I don't think that's what I'm seeing.)
Thanks.
Penny
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - May 09 2010 : 11:07:29 PM
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Depression is very common due to the restrictiveness in the disease. I had alot of anger and depression during the first year after I was diagnosed. It makes life so hard. Then I decided to research and see if there was anything I could do about it. I found several programs that advocate diet and excersize to get off the meds. I worked very hard, lost a lot of weight, ate healthier than I ever have and researched every day on food and the human body. I learned a lot that I didn't know about vitamins, minerals, and food content. There are ways to help and even stabalize diabetes if a person is properly motivated and willing enough. I have been off all meds for almost 4 years now and I feel so much better for it. I am still a little pudgy, but the weight loss is still continuing. I still have to check my bloodsugar daily, but only once a day now, or if I feel weird or ill. I fought with major roller coaster numbers while I was pregnant, but he wouldn't have to worry about that. ;) LOL!
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Posted - May 10 2010 : 09:57:01 AM
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My hubby wasn't "himself" until he got his sugar in better control. Very short fuse and yes angry. It will pass. Make sure that he is doing what he should. But be prepared for sharpness.
He called it "being fuzzy".
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
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Posted - May 10 2010 : 2:38:34 PM
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I had an uncle who almost killed his son before he was diagnosed with diabetes. I am diabetic and I have trouble with anxiety for which I am taking medicine. Blood sugars can definitely effect your moods and many other body systems. I only take metaformin for diabetes. I try to exercise and eat right but it is not always easy. I wish you well. My motivation is too stay off dialysis or loose any limbs.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 10 2010 : 7:07:37 PM
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i would have to say yes.. yes to katherines opinion. kisten my grand daughter is type 1 diabetic. luckily she was diagnosed and it saved her life. she has a smart strong mom. er said it was flu 2 times 2 days apart. 3d day mom saw when she drank juice it ran out of her. took her to pediatric clinic. diagnosed in 5 minutes. put in hospital. we were taught that she would have mood swings. she is tiny and a big job keeping her balanced. we are to all watch for anger tension fatigue funny eye unbalanced gate sleepiness. she can get very angry at her brother. they are best friends and brother sister. but she has her moments. i love her dearly. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melina
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 : 07:46:07 AM
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There's alot of fear, anxiety, guilt, deprivation, and just plain anger attached to the diagnosis. I became fearful of food, thought of it as the enemy. The first year after diagnosis I was constantly hungry, and thus felt deprived. People (usually the skinny ones) look at you and just shake their heads, as if you are nothing but an over-indulgent pig. Some people become your personal blood sugar Nazi, raising an eyebrow at every mouthful. It can be a real emotional roller-coaster. And yes, depression is also part of the picture. When my doc put me on anti-depressives I finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
Your hubby feels out of control. I hope he gets past it and finds that life can continue and be good after the diagnosis
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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peafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Penny
South Dakota
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Posted - May 11 2010 : 08:36:05 AM
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Thanks for all of your replies. Hopefully it will open my eyes and my arms a little more often.
I didn't say it previously but this is not a recent diagnosis - 7 yrs ago so there may be some penned up frustration with situation. I don't know how well he'll take a suggestion to talk about this w doc as we are the idiots ;) he's forced to live with. But your experiences have helped me understand enough to offer the support and understnding better than I have lately. Hope too. That's a gift! thx.
Penny
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - May 11 2010 : 08:48:48 AM
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Definately!
Low blood sugar can wreak havoc in more ways then one.
My daughter although not diabetic----we have gestational diabetes and adult onset diabetes in BOTH sides of the family---
I know for a fact... when DD has not eaten during the day---Depression, Tears, Lethargy, Angst, anger and so very CRABBY!! I tell her to eat some fruit or drink some OJ double quick and it works every single time.
The trick is to maintain your blood sugar level and don't let it get out of hand.
Melody
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Edited by - melody on May 11 2010 08:50:53 AM |
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