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depression and diabetese

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I have suffered on and off with depression for many years, but used to be able to cope with it. But since being diagnosed as type 2 diabetic it as got worse, I had all the symptoms of diabetese for about 8 months before I sort medical help. 3 years ago and have been on metformin since then 2x500mg twice a day 10mg ramipril and 40mg simvastatin + asprin and have been on citalopram for 2 2 years. The main problem is when I get to stressed and depressed I binge on all the thing I know are bad for me, such as 4 mars bars at a time or a 500g box of chocolates or sometimes even more the most ive eaten in 1 go was 2 540g boxes of jelly babies in about 30 minutes I know this is doing me no good and I do know about all the problems that I can cause, as I am a Chef and used to work in nursing homes and a private hospital.I sometimes think if I make my self so ill somebody might take notice of my depression and give me more help. Please need advice I dont want all the problems Many friends and work colleages have had like amputation or kidney failure but when I get depressed although if I carry on like this my diabetese will kill me I just dont care about myself. I used to cope by going on a long cycle ride in the country and relax but now I get so tired and exausted
 
Hi there,

I understand what you mean, it can really get you down having diabetes but for the best way to live, and to make diabetes better in the long run, its important to have will power.. i heard diabetics are more likely to binge eat, i do it sometimes too and its so hard to stop yourself :/ but as i said, its important to, so I'd advise you to talk to your diabetes nurse about what you're going through because she'll know the best way to move forward, all the best x
 
I got a curious bit of info from a diabetes nurse that high bs creates hunher and food cravings. Had not heard this before. If it is true then its a vicious cycle. Will power and self control are so important but so difficult when stressed or depressed. We can only do our best one day at a time.

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I get hunger cravings when I'm high sometimes, normally the idea of food makes me feel pretty ill when I'm high, but just occasionally I just want to 'nibble' on stuff. I fry keep things like fruit and healthy snacks nearby if I ever get like this. But I've suffered depression on and off for 15 years. I sometimes take natural remedies if I feel I need to,
 
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