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    Thanks for your like Christine

    Thanks for your like Christine
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    Mood swings, can it be treated medically

    I'm not so sure about that I was always a very positive person, since being a diabetic I have lost this advantage and also my focus, the cup seems to be half empty now and not half full, my memory seems to have suffered also. I'm sure there is medication to help this
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    Mood swings, can it be treated medically

    I use Zopeclone to sleep, would like to see if there is a drug to help focus out there, don't think anti-depressants would help I am able to receive them on prescription if I require, just don't think they would help though just haze my mind. I think pushing the NHS for more research information...
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    Still seem to be doing good, diet is generally ok cheat now and again and do grab a bottle of wine on the weekend - sugars usually under 10
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    Mood swings, can it be treated medically

    I have noticed that I become very angry,impatient and irritable when I my sugar level is high and the mood doesn't seem to change quickly when my sugars get to around normal levels, something that is apparent is my "lack of focus" I seem to have suffered from this and mood swings since the...
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    Anxiety/depression - Mood/Behaviour affected by fluctuating blood sugar levels

    I have noticed that I become very angry,impatient and irritable when I my sugar level is high and the mood doesn't seem to change quickly when my sugars get to around normal levels, something I that is apparent is my "lack of focus" I seem to have suffered from this and mood swings since the...
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    Diagnosed 28th February 2013

    28th February was when I was diagnosed the Metformin and Gliclazide didn't bring my sugars below 12 until I started on insulin 4 weeks later my sugars are now 5.5 to 8.9 on 13units once every evening My diet is <150 carbs high on protein and I have discovered some wonderful recipes omelettes...
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    I am thank you, my diet is far better and I am holding a nice weight of 12 stone 10 pounds, I exercise regularly and I have found that I genuinely feel better its strange but having a progressive chronic disease seems to have made me eat healthier which in turn will probably make me live longer...
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    Pretty much steady now in between 5 + 8 with the occasional rise dependant on what I eat a biscuit or some chocolate, my eyesight has returned pretty much to normal took around 2 and a half months to get used to and level out, it all fine at the moment, Diabetes uk forum has been a great help
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    Diabetic and a bodybuilder

    you should use both casian and whey protein its great for lean mass One of the things you said is that your sugar levels go up when you do weights, why would you have a glucose tab? I am currently at 3.7 after a workout it was 4.7 before breakfast
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    BG reading of 7.7 last night before bed and a reading of 4.9 this morning before breakfast
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    Diabetic and a bodybuilder

    Now I have found that my BG goes lower, yesterday I started on a 8 and was down to 4.2 during training I actually had the shakes, and then needed a bacon sandwich. What insulin do you use and how many units How heavy are you and how tall?
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    digging in the garden gave me a reading of 4.6 and the shakes
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    BG reading 7.2 before bed and a reading of 8.8 this morning before breakfast, working in the garden today so lets see what fresh air and a bit of digging does
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    Driving Licence Suspended

    I think its to do with Insulin usage rather than just being a Diabetic, the nurse told me as she prescribed Lantus that it is compulsory to inform the DVLA and Insurance I said from the start that DVLA arnt nice to deal with I am Welsh by the way
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    Reading before tea 8.7, im having a few gasses of wine and venison with sweet potatoes (mashed) we wil see what the reading is before bedtime
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    Hi Dan What are your BG readings and are you type 2 or type 1?
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    Diabetic and a bodybuilder

    Hi Sid Thanks for this, I was under the impression that exercise lowered your blood sugars I am learning as I go, but it would be interesting to find out
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    Diabetic and a bodybuilder

    I dont want to lose weight, I want to maintain the weight I aready have and also gain weight The diet that I am following is low carb and high protien so my bodyshape is becoming lean muscle Insulin also helps to build muscle with the correct diet
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    Reading of 7.9 this morning before breakfast