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Diabetes and depression

Posted by ladybugmg @ladybugmg, May 10, 2018

Brain activity helps explain diabetics' negative feelings, risk for depression
Date:
May 7, 2018
Source:
Iowa State University
Summary:
For millions of Americans who are obese and living with diabetes or prediabetes, feelings of sadness, anger and anxiety are often part of daily life. A new study suggests those negative feelings may stem from problems regulating blood sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain.

Read more https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180507111821.htm

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 10, 2018

That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you have relatives who do.

Have you seen this play out in the lives of people you know -- diabetes accompanied by sadness, anger and/or anxiety?

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ladybugmg | @ladybugmg | May 10, 2018
In reply to @lisalucier "That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you..." + (show)
@lisalucier

That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you have relatives who do.

Have you seen this play out in the lives of people you know -- diabetes accompanied by sadness, anger and/or anxiety?

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I have never connected diabetes and sadness, anger and/or anxiety. This article has made me more aware about this and may provide more understanding on my part.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 10, 2018

@ladybugmg

I have seen this in a friend who has diabetes. When her diet is not on track she becomes very irritable and edgy. I had rather suspected that there was a correlation between blood sugar and difficult behavior, but this study reinforces my theory.

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clynnryan | @clynnryan | May 10, 2018

I have had type 1 for 40 years. I take an antidepressant for clearer thinking even though I am not unhappy. I consider the problem to be a chemical imbalance in my brain.

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ladybugmg | @ladybugmg | May 10, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@ladybugmg I have seen this in a friend who has diabetes. When her diet is not..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@ladybugmg

I have seen this in a friend who has diabetes. When her diet is not on track she becomes very irritable and edgy. I had rather suspected that there was a correlation between blood sugar and difficult behavior, but this study reinforces my theory.

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I am glad this was helpful in understanding your friend's moods.

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Gary, Alumni Mentor | @gman007 | May 10, 2018
In reply to @lisalucier "That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you..." + (show)
@lisalucier

That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you have relatives who do.

Have you seen this play out in the lives of people you know -- diabetes accompanied by sadness, anger and/or anxiety?

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I have had diabetes for 12 or so years, but did not become insulin dependent until my pancreas stopped producing enough insulin, so I am what the medical field has started calling a Type 1.5. I had enough insulin resistance to make me a type 2 and then combined it with low production with only part of my pancreas. When I became insulin dependent, I was a bit angry because it not only means diet restrictions, but you can't just get up and take off for an extended portion of a day without making sure you have all of your supplies, a glucagon pen for a severe hypo and glucose tablets (or skittles) for a minor hypo. If it is very warm, and in SC, that is true about half the year, you have to have a ice pak or cooler. Just very inconvenient.

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ladybugmg | @ladybugmg | May 10, 2018
In reply to @clynnryan "I have had type 1 for 40 years. I take an antidepressant for clearer thinking even..." + (show)
@clynnryan

I have had type 1 for 40 years. I take an antidepressant for clearer thinking even though I am not unhappy. I consider the problem to be a chemical imbalance in my brain.

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There is just a matter of time until there will be a breakthrough that will provide the answers that many people are seeking to give them a peaceful life once again.

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drboat | @drboat | Jun 27, 2018
In reply to @clynnryan "I have had type 1 for 40 years. I take an antidepressant for clearer thinking even..." + (show)
@clynnryan

I have had type 1 for 40 years. I take an antidepressant for clearer thinking even though I am not unhappy. I consider the problem to be a chemical imbalance in my brain.

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where can I get information on what is being researched?

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drboat | @drboat | Jun 27, 2018
In reply to @lisalucier "That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you..." + (show)
@lisalucier

That's very interesting, @ladybugmg. I recall you mentioned you don't personally have diabetes, but that you have relatives who do.

Have you seen this play out in the lives of people you know -- diabetes accompanied by sadness, anger and/or anxiety?

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ok thanks for the thoughts. What do I do about the depression, anger, etc.

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drboat | @drboat | Jun 27, 2018

why to doctors not tell patients that insulin may cause weight gain?

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