depression developed from hypoglycemia?

Question

I have hypoglycemia which is a low blood sugar disease. I have recently been feeling depresed once i was diagnosed. I heard from a unreliable source that the two are connected and that hypoglycemia makess your moods change so much that it can actually form depression. I was just waundering if anyone out there has hypoglycemia or knows of someone who does and if they expierence this.thank you!

Answer 1

it's true, hypoglycemia can lead to mood swings.
But the cause of depression is multifactorial, even the fact that you know you have this diagnosis is a contributing factor. When someone knows he has a chronic illness he has to cope with lots of things, including symptoms, treatment, side effects of diff drugs.
I can understand how hard it is to know that in every moment a hypo can occur, to know that it can lead to conscience loss.
Don't let depression take over, learn as much as you can about preventing and treating a hypoglycemia, once you're in control you'll feel stronger.
Talking to a psychologist specialised in medical psychology would be helpful . Also, sharing info with people experiencing the same problem (like you did right now) is a good thing.
take care

Answer 2

here is a great site for discusses the symptoms and treatment for hypoglycemia

the second site cover problems and symptoms of depression.