High bloods with bipolar/bpd

[mitty6678]

I suffer with bipolar and personality disorder, however for the past year my bloods have been high (never below 10) and my hba1c at 87% im really worried about the fact when I am low in mood I eat and inject without testing. It feels like a horrible circle. My doctor is worried at how hard my injection sights are, stomach and arms are all I can do as my thighs never take the insulin well. Does anyone have some advise? It's hard to look after your diabetics when you are super low/high in mood.

 

[Freema]

maybe you could try eating a bit lower amounts of carbs in your meals....I know it is more difficult when being type 1 diabetic, do you also get hypos once in a while or are you almost always high in blood glucose ?

https://idmprogram.com/lchf-for-type-1-diabetes/

 

[mitty6678]

Always high, haven't had a hypo in a very long time.

 

[Diakat]

Are you on medication for your bpd? I think that @ally1 says her medication affects numbers...

You know that just injecting without testing is not going to help. So you need to get that back on track.

Do you have a DSN or mental health team that you can talk to?

 

[phdiabetic]

It's strange that you are experiencing problems with injection sites despite frequently skipping your injections. Is there some skin condition you have that may be causing issues? Or perhaps a review of injection technique could be helpful, or changing to different needles. I know how annoying it is to have even minor damage to injection sites, I hope you can resolve this!

Also remember that diabetes affects your mood - high blood sugar affects your brain making you irritable, sleepy and confused. You said that you have trouble taking care of your diabetes when you are feeling bad, but getting your blood sugars down a bit may be highly beneficial to your emotional health. Is there someone who could hold you accountable for diabetes care and make sure you are not skipping tests/shots? A family member or good friend?

 

[mitty6678]

Are you on medication for your bpd? I think that @ally1 says her medication affects numbers...

You know that just injecting without testing is not going to help. So you need to get that back on track.

Do you have a DSN or mental health team that you can talk to?

Im on meds for the bipolar but not bpd, I have started therapy and made the decision to look after myself better but have no clue where to start or wether it's too late :/

 

[Diakat]

It's never too late to look after yourself.

 

[NicoleC1971]

Its brave to live well (as if you were worth looking after) so I hope you'll be brave as much as you can.

 

[ally1]

Are you on medication for your bpd? I think that @ally1 says her medication affects numbers...

You know that just injecting without testing is not going to help. So you need to get that back on track.

Do you have a DSN or mental health team that you can talk to?

I have bipolar not bpd. Yes I take meds for the bipolar.
What is a DSN. I do have a psych. It's just my morning bg level that is high

 

[ally1]

Are you on medication for your bpd? I think that @ally1 says her medication affects numbers...

You know that just injecting without testing is not going to help. So you need to get that back on track.

Do you have a DSN or mental health team that you can talk to?

Sorry I thought you were replying to me. Sorry

 

[Diakat]

Sorry I thought you were replying to me. Sorry

Hi @ally, no problem. DSN - diabetes specialist nurse. X