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Mood swings
- Thread starter Pollypa8
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Kristin251
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Is it controlled? Does he test? Fluctuating BS can cause mood swings in some people.
It is diet controlled but as I mentioned he does not keep to regular eating habits in fact he does not eat until his main evening meal and from then on continues to eat until he goes to bed. he also has a very sweet tooth. It is stressing me out trying to get him to understand not to mention having to tolerate his 'snappy' moods.
Liam1955
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@Pollypa8 - I get really irritable/argumentative/snappy just before I start going into an Hypoglyceamic episode. And the answer is Yes - it's the Diabetes in my case. But, your hubby wants to be careful he may well end up taking medication and /or Insulin. Another member @Kristin251 asked: Does he test his blood sugars with a glucose meter?
pleinster
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Hi. was he "moody" before this, before diabetes? If he is not on meds...sure being unwell, unsure, up and down, can have an impact on mood; as can people "encouraging" you (even lovely well-meaning people).
Questions -
How long has he been diabetic?
Is he regularly testing?
Is he frustrated with meter readings?
What do you mean by diet-controlled? Coz it sure don't sound too controlled to me...do you just mean no meds?
What exactly is your/his understanding of a "healthy" diet for a Type 2?
Solutions -
Only say well done when he does choose to eat sensibly (ie. low carbs)
Don't criticize or "advise" when he doesn't
Eat the same foods you want him to eat
Make up a "menu"/list together
Count the calories, carbs, sugar, fibre, protein content of each food (try to eat those with less than 10g carb per 100g on packet)
Record meter levels to demonstrate how well he can do when he eats the right stuff
Have this (ie the above) kind of talk with him ONLY after he has done something well and try to agree a plan
If all else fails tell him it's harder to walk with no toes (sorry - I am not being serious at this point...much)
Good luck
Questions -
How long has he been diabetic?
Is he regularly testing?
Is he frustrated with meter readings?
What do you mean by diet-controlled? Coz it sure don't sound too controlled to me...do you just mean no meds?
What exactly is your/his understanding of a "healthy" diet for a Type 2?
Solutions -
Only say well done when he does choose to eat sensibly (ie. low carbs)
Don't criticize or "advise" when he doesn't
Eat the same foods you want him to eat
Make up a "menu"/list together
Count the calories, carbs, sugar, fibre, protein content of each food (try to eat those with less than 10g carb per 100g on packet)
Record meter levels to demonstrate how well he can do when he eats the right stuff
Have this (ie the above) kind of talk with him ONLY after he has done something well and try to agree a plan
If all else fails tell him it's harder to walk with no toes (sorry - I am not being serious at this point...much)
Good luck
magsiesss
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I feel your frustration.
Before I was diagnosed, my other half (who is also Type 2) became so grumpy sometimes that I often just used to call him Victor - as in Victor Meldrew as he was never ever happy about anything and always commented negatively on almost everything which started to get me down too. My Victor although T2, did nothing specific with diet and does not monitor levels (although he did cut out chocolate).
Since I have been diagnosed, I measure my BS levels and am more aware of the amount of carbs I eat (thanks to this forum) and am trying to improve my fitness levels etc. I let him know my BS levels when I test - this helps him too as he also walks evenings with me and he now also eats less carbs too. He is doing more for me rather than for himself and its helping him too as he now way less grumpy than he used to be. He still won't test his own BS - but I am to go with him to his GP apptointment tomorrow as I will understand more he reckons.
Good luck ...
Before I was diagnosed, my other half (who is also Type 2) became so grumpy sometimes that I often just used to call him Victor - as in Victor Meldrew as he was never ever happy about anything and always commented negatively on almost everything which started to get me down too. My Victor although T2, did nothing specific with diet and does not monitor levels (although he did cut out chocolate).
Since I have been diagnosed, I measure my BS levels and am more aware of the amount of carbs I eat (thanks to this forum) and am trying to improve my fitness levels etc. I let him know my BS levels when I test - this helps him too as he also walks evenings with me and he now also eats less carbs too. He is doing more for me rather than for himself and its helping him too as he now way less grumpy than he used to be. He still won't test his own BS - but I am to go with him to his GP apptointment tomorrow as I will understand more he reckons.
Good luck ...
Thank you for info and advice I received after posting my question.it has proved most useful.I have made an appointment for Thursday to see the Diabetic nurse and to request a BS testing kit. I think if he tests a couple of times a week he may get to understand how important it is to eat regular meals as opposed to binge eating each evening and to eat smaller portions at his main meal.
pleinster
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Yeah - testing and recording the levels on say a spreadsheet of just a word document..even an actual physical notebook (I love "antiques" 
) will inform you both so much. I would advise (as would many) testing just before a meal and then 2.5 hours after - these readings should be very similar unless he is eating too many carbs (Type 2s should aim for less than a 2 mmols increase 2 hours after eating - and a maximum of 8.5 mmols...ie.your meter level...ideally, maybe even lower...under 7 the whole time is ideal but very difficult unless you are very strict). Also - make sure he has a goof fluid intake ( I drink at least 2 litres of very diluted Robinsons juice each day). Tell him..it will take a wee while to get thing sunder good control...but here is a wake up test for him - test before and and hour after a slice of toast or a bowl of cereal to see just how high it makes his levels spike - should make him see what's what. Do let us know..... Paul
) will inform you both so much. I would advise (as would many) testing just before a meal and then 2.5 hours after - these readings should be very similar unless he is eating too many carbs (Type 2s should aim for less than a 2 mmols increase 2 hours after eating - and a maximum of 8.5 mmols...ie.your meter level...ideally, maybe even lower...under 7 the whole time is ideal but very difficult unless you are very strict). Also - make sure he has a goof fluid intake ( I drink at least 2 litres of very diluted Robinsons juice each day). Tell him..it will take a wee while to get thing sunder good control...but here is a wake up test for him - test before and and hour after a slice of toast or a bowl of cereal to see just how high it makes his levels spike - should make him see what's what. Do let us know..... Paul