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does anyone else get moody with diabetes?

rachy0121

rachy0121

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i find i get really really moody and agitated a lot of the time and extremely tired.
does anyone else get this?
is this to do with my diabetes?
 
Moody at the moment, more to do with being hungry than anything else. That said I found a massive difference in my mood swings not long after diagnosis to the extent of needing anti depressants as often my moods would impact my daily life. This was very unlike me and felt a totally different person. Since gaining control over my levels im back to my "old self", and off all other meds (still on insulin haha).
I was very surprised with the impact of sugar levels on moods. Could be that someone is just a moody person too lol.

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im finding that i can be bouncing off the walls with happiness then feeling really ****** a minute later, like you, its not like me at all.
and this tiredness is mental. never known anything like it. im exhausted constantly. mind you i am at the hospital next week so ill ask about this
 
I'm T2 so it may be different but People who know me now know that me being very snappy and antsy is frequently a sign that sugars are low - not to say I can't be snappy at other times but I get dead moody with a low
 
rachy0121 said:
is this to do with my diabetes?
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If you weren't tired and moody before diagnosis then the answer is yes.

Diabetes can be mentally draining especially in the early stages and as you were only diagnosed back in February this may explain what is happening to you, heaven knows it's a shock to be told your diabetic and the recovery period can take months, if things don't improve have a chat with your gp or diabetes specialist and ask for blood tests.
 
yes I've certainly become more moody and I believe a worse person. Only last night I got into such a tizz because I fancied fish & chips for tea which is rare but because when I tested I was 8.3 (high for me before a meal) I saw red and threw a bottle of tomato ketchup I'm still clearing up as it went everywhere. Feel so ashamed at losing control, but just felt so down and frustrated not having the freedom and spontaneity to eat what I like anymore. Late onset Type 1 (55 when diagnosed) for the last 2 years after being admitted to hospital with DKA. Close friend tells me I'm always feeling sorry for myself so feel even worse about it now
 
close friend says your always feeling sorry for yourself?
jeeze how sympathetic! i seriously doubt you have become a worse person! dont say that. we cant help what we have and we have every right to feel p****d off with it at times.
i lose my temper so easily and go nuts at my parents and ive never been this way.
its very hard to explain to someone who doesnt know how i feel
 
thanks Rachy0121 you've made me feel much better about myself and not so abnormal, thank you, sending a hug :angel:
 
Yep. I'm afraid I'm pretty well known for it.

Although, keeping my blood sugar stable seems to have fixed that problem. Looking back, it really makes me wonder how long I actually was diabetic pre diagnosis.


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So glad its not just me. My poor husband got a mouthful of abuse from me the other day for no reason other than he made a daft joke. I felt terrible when I saw his face. Been making up for it since (and carrying around a snack for when I feel agitated).

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