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RobBrown

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robert age 22
iv been t1 now for 3weeks now its hit me realy bad, controlling it pretty good 5 to 8 at the min, but my mood swings are realy bad and its bcoming a big prob is it to do wid the shock and thats why iam like it or because of the drugs do need help thanks all
 
Mood swings could be something to do with acceptance of diabetes, but it really depends I think on the way that you are coping with the diagnosis and other things that could be affecting your life as well. I would talk to your HCP about your mood swings.
 
thanku do have 2 see the doc 2moz he will be told allso wot do u reckomend for snacks between meals
always hungy lol icould eat 7 meals a day no problem :D
 
Hi Robert - I was diagnosed at 22 as well.

I remember feeling 'empty' as opposed to 'hungry' for quite some time. It takes time to adjust. You will have good days and a bad days.

If you still feel hungry a lot and notice you're gaining weight and have no energy get yourself a THYROID FUNCTION TEST (TFT) at your GP. it's a blood test that measures if you're producing enough thyorixine which is a metabolic hormone. If its off balance it can make you feel hungry, gain weight and generally make life a bit cr*p.
 
Hi,
I think I have said this here before, but it's important to know: mood swings can be related to sugar levels. When you find out you have type 1 and start taking insulin, your sugar levels drop. This usually happens after your body got used to the higher levels, so the body interprets this as a constant low sugar (although it isn't). As a result, you experience the symptoms of low sugar levels (although your levels are good), some of which are mood swings.
The good news is, it takes a few days and your body gets used to normal sugar levels again, and so the as-if-low-level symptoms disappear. Including mood swings. So hang on just a little longer, and you will be back to your normal self again :)
Good luck!
 
Being diabetic for 21 years it can be all of those things or just one the important thing is to talk about whats happening. The forum is a great place to do that as we all know what your going through and the community here is fantastic they've helped me through lots of bad times!
 
I get really, really angry when my bloods are low or really high. They may not be actually low; but the comedown from a high blood sugar level, eg 18 to 5 will make me ridiculously angry.

Also, the acceptance is so difficult. I've had type 1 for 2 years and I still have breakdowns where I just think that life is actually not worth living with this condition - it's never right - your blood sugars are NEVER good enough on a personal level or a professional level. Since being diagnosed, my massivly mild eating disorder went awol and became a huge issue where I was nearly hospitalised and the nhs, quite frankly, has given a less than impressive service, with dr's saying they don't know, see your specialist, but there's a waiting list to see the specialist. As a young diabetic, i'm supposed to see the specialist every 3months - 6months, and yet, I haven't had an appt for 1 year and 3 months because of the waiting list, while my type 2 collegue has appointments every 3 months. Winds me up so much.

I'm hoping one day it'll get better and easier. You're not in it alone though.
 
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