Recently I heard of somebody who has done something really quite out of character, and this person has at the moment severe diabetes that has them not being able to work, on doctor's orders. I don't want to go into details but they basically have shut out all but a few people from their life, including their spouse. Could this be diabetes or depression or something else?
2006-10-28 19:44:10 · 16 answers · asked by dreamcatweaver 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
This person has had it for a while, but it has become more severe for some reason. I have to admit this whole thing befuddles me; I feel bad for this person's family.
2006-10-28 19:49:51 · update #1
People with a chronic illness develop depression. You can feel very angry and isolated. When your glucose levels rise and fall you can behave differently. Being on a strict diet and med regimen can stress out anyone. It is hard to suggest help. It sounds like they could use a friend right now.
2006-10-28 19:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 20:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Effie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 17:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rosella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that one can blame diabetes completely. Diabetes type 2 is a maturity onset disease, meaning it strikes people at the later years of life, 50 and over. By that time, there are many things that have changed in one's life, menopause, retirement for lucky ones, kids grown up ,empty nests, death of parents and older relatives and friends. declining interests in social activities , and even marital discord.
Therefore, diabetes is merely a part of growing old, and this shutting out of people and seeming depression is only a label of sort. Emotional ups and downs is only a symptom, and diabetes is not an easy disease to live with at the beginning. There are many diabetes support groups and later on, it is not a huge problem as it may be in the beginning. The doctor will tell them about diabetes clinics and even social activities where everyone learns how to order food from the menu in regular restaurants, how much dessert one can eat without guilt, etc.
As for your friend, it may be the side effects from other health problems and not just diabetes
2006-10-28 19:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Patients with type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms over a short period of time, and the condition is often diagnosed in an emergency setting.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
Increased thirst
Increased urination
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Fatigue
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If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.
2016-02-16 15:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely. I have been a diabetic for 6 years and even my 6 year old child can tell when I having highs and lows. When your levels swing so does your mood. At least that is what i have found. Also, yes depression is very common in diabetics
2006-10-29 06:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by orange7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of stuff on the internet that is basically fat-shaming diabetics for causing their own diabetes with their bad diet and lack of exercise and general lack of moral fibre. A lot of this stuff is written by non-doctors, often with a supplement or diet or training plan to sell that they claim will completely cure diabetes if only people stick to it.
I read this interesting book https://tr.im/iferp that gave me a lot of useful tips about my disease and also a different perspective on the best therapeutical approach. I think you should read it too.
2015-02-21 17:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, high sugars can cause irritability and even irrational behavior, just as low ones can.
Most diabetics suffer some level of depression. It usually indicates poor control of their disease.
Unfortunately, there is no way to force a diabetic to be "compliant" each is in control of his/her own disease.
All you can do is be there and try and help.
2006-10-28 20:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by Norton N 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-13 22:10:14 · answer #10 · answered by Zora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋