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Feel like i am going loopy

Summergp

Summergp

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
I have been Type 2 for 8 years. The last 8 months I have been on insulin and metformin. I have only started to get my levels to around 7 over the last 2 months. I have noticed though when I do hyper i feel like every little thing annoys me from the way someone might say something to lets say a light being left turned on. I feel like i am not normal and it is getting me down. I feel like the people i love are beginning to hate me. I don't mean to feel like this, i can't stop it. Does anyone else feel like this when their levels are high?
 
You are normal, just have a physical condition which is playing with your mind.

Why are you going hyper? That's something you can control and most T2's here don't hyper, certainly not on a regular basis. It sounds as if you expect it.

T2 needn't be progressive. You CAN control it with the help of diet and, often, meds. I'll leave it to much more experienced members to explain the best ways to do that. You can sort this, hon.
 
Reading different posts on here over time has set me to wondering about B12 deficiency in people who take Metformin. It seems to be fairly common and B12 does have some control over mood and nervous system. ?? Just a thought.

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/metformin-and-risk-for-vitamin-b12-deficiency/

Quote from the link

In recent years, there’s been some concern over the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency in people who take metformin. Vitamin B12 (also known as cyanocobalamin or cobalamin) plays many important roles in the body, such as keeping your blood cells and nervous system in tip top shape. There’s also some evidence that vitamin B12 may help prevent heart disease and possibly even Alzheimer disease (the jury is still out on this one). This vitamin is found primarily in animal foods, such as beef, seafood, eggs, and dairy products, which is why some vegetarians are at risk for a B12 deficiency. Elderly people are often at risk for deficiency as well, due to problems with absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of B12 deficiency include certain types of anemia, neuropathy, memory loss, confusion, and even dementia.
 
My GP told me every time I have my Bloods done for a Diabetic Review my B12 is checked - as I do suffer and treated with Ferrous Fumarate for Aneamia.
Next time you visit your GP and/or Diabetes Nurse ask them if your B12 level has been checked.
 
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