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Hi everyone

I am becoming increasingly concerned about how my mood seems to be dependent on my control of blood sugar. I have episodes of being extremely irritable and aggressive and this worries me. In fact, it has been so bad at times that it has proved to be very destructive.

My partner notices that when I reduce my intake of carbohydrates, my mood settles and everything is fine, and when my sugars go up, I become like the devil reincarnate.

Has anyone else experienced such mood swings or destructive cycles of behaviour? I am very worried and I don't know how to deal with it when it occurs.

Dave x
 
Dear Dave,

A male friend of mine back in the UK suffered just like yourself. When his sugars were either too high or too low he became an obnoxious pig. Many a time he would get angry with me and insist that I leave his house - I never did of course. I would pacify him and counter all of the abuse with friendship. I would not allow his illness which I respected to harm our relationship. I am sure my attitude to John (who is now deceased) was appreciated by him - I know his wife and children were grateful to me. How strange that I should then be diagnosed with Type 2 not long after?

Dave - the most important thing about your condition (sudden anger, etc) IS THAT YOU KNOW YOU ARE BEHAVING LIKE THIS !!
You will learn how to 'count to ten' I assure you - just be patient with yourself.

With very best wishes,

Rob
 
Is there anyone who can advise Dave with his problem?
 
I am bipolar, so I have mood swings. Long periods of little symptoms, then some spots where it misbehaves.

I had a mania recently which was not made any better by my blood sugars being in the 20's and 30's and I was in hospital to be put on insulin for what turned out to be a slow onsetting type 1, not the type 2 they had thought.

For me, avoiding spikes in blood sugar and spending most of my time in ketosis (like you do on a low carb diet) seems to stabilise my moods.

I definately recognise the pattern. Low carb is not always easy and it is still controversial in the treatment of diabetes and for that matter bipolar, but my experience is that it works.

For a start, you could adopt a low GI diet and avoid spikes and see where that gets you to. There is also the part about just take responsibility for your mood whatever it might be, your fault or not, and remove yourself from the situation. Can feel a bit unfair when you feel 'right', but in the end it is about behaving around people in a way that will allow your friendships to continue when whatever mood disappears again.

But in short, if spikes make you angry, avoid spikes.
 
Many thanks all of you for your kind assistance and support. I do stick to a lo-carb diet, but sometimes I stray and eat the wrong things.

It scares me sometimes, because I can be very destructive when I get into these moods and sometimes I put myself in danger. I am seeing my GP this afternoon, and it would be interesting to hear her opinion on the matter.
 
Hi guys!

I'm in the same position with uncontrollable temper outbursts. I always disagree with everything and keep forgetting to count to 10. all my friends keep staying away and it really has an impact on my marriage. I tried to talk to a psychiatrist, receive medication for it, but no change. My sugars are somehow controlled and in single figures. Average 7.5, so not to bad at all. I use 76 units of Llantus at bedtime. in the morning 20 units of Novorapid and 1.8 mg of Victosa. At lunchtime and at tea time another 20 units each.
I lost my job and as soon i mention to some possible new employers that I suffer from Diabetes, they don't want to know. I feel like it is not worth living anymore and my depression is getting worse as we speak. Of course it is hard to find a job when you are over 50, but Diabetes certainly made it worse. Is there a law that I have to tell my employer everything or should i just don't tell them, i don't know?? :?: :?:
Anybody out there in a similar position, please share your advice and pm me your experience. :idea:
 
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