sarah52
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Reged: 01/05/2008
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Does anyone else live with a moody diabetic OH? Since he was diagnosed 7 yrs ago he has inceasingly become more moodyto the point where I feel I'm treading on egg shells constantly. If I tackle him about it, it seems that I'm the problem we end up having blazing row D..I..V..O..R..C..E is brought up but we always say we must keep trying. I think deep down he Knows he has a problem but doesn't know how to tackle it for peace to reign long term. I have read a bit about mood swings and Diabetes but haven't found any help on how to solve things. After 34yrs of marriage I'm slowly coming to the end of my tether. HELP!!!!
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ChrisMck
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Reged: 16/05/2006
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Hi Sarah,
My OH was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year and has been very moody, mainly when his sugar levels have been too high, but at least he can see where the problem is and do something about it. Has your husband had his regular diabetic check up recently, maybe his tablets need changed or his diet?
Have you tried the Diabetic UK website as they are usually a very good source of information. If you were to talk to your doctor maybe he could offer some advice.
Hope this helps
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Chris
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dippyduck
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Reged: 05/08/2007
Posts: 340
Loc: South Northants
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Hi Sarah
My OH is diabetic type 1 since he was 20.
Moody too especially when sugar levels are not right.
He now takes antidepressants low dose which helps a lot.
What really helped was he took up running and took part in races and things but gets very down if has major hypo.
He's been to conselling etc but its up to him really.
I have learnt over years to recognise when it the blood sugar talking and not him but its taken ages. Some times I feel ready to throw in towel and other times its great!
I agree with Chrs's advice and talk to people - its good to know others are in the same situation!!
There are lots of us about!
Sue
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Edited by dippyduck (06/08/2008 15:03)
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duckegg
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Reged: 26/02/2007
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Hi Sara
My OH has been an insulin dependent diabetic for 23 of the 33 years we've been married and the only time he gets moody and bad tempered is when his blood sugar levels are too low. Thankfully he soon returns to normal once he's had something to eat.
Has your OH discussed the problem when he goes for his regular check ups - if he hasn't he really should. Being diabetic shouldn't make him moody all the time - is there something worrying him perhaps?
Hope things get sorted soon - it must be petty miserable for you at the moment.
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jessica
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Reged: 01/02/2007
Posts: 545
Loc: North Wiltshire
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Hi Sarah,
All the above sounds so familiar. OH was diagnosed some 15 years ago. The moodyness comes from the high sugar level hitting a part in the brain which makes them feel confused and out of control.
I used to go with him to the doctor and tell the Dr what he was like so now he manages to control it with tablets. However the solution he found was to walk the dog for an hour either in the morning or evening, preferably morning as it help keep the levels down all day, but excercise is the key. Hes now the surgerys star patient.
The moodynes doesn't go away completly but if he gets really scratchy we just walk away and ignore him and he soon catches on that its him. As a family we just stand up to him and he then pushes off down the garden, mows the lawn until the sugar is sweated out of his body.
Both of his parents were diabetic and they used to fight like cat and dog with their mood swing, thankfully OH is on his own with his.
This is one thing you need to deal with as a family as every one is different. My son will say to OH 'Looks like tin helmet time, dad' where as another person wouldn't tollerate that comment. But all in all the victim has to deal with it themselves.
Be assured you are not alone. The most embarrasing time is in resturants if there is a delay in being served, many a time I've hid behind the menu, waited until the coast is clear then given him such a roasting. He completly unaware that hes lost his rag, when its sunk in, hes mortified.
Keep your spirits up it can be managed
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sarah52
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Reged: 01/05/2008
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My OH still manages to think everyone else is in the wrong perhaps he's really just agrumpy old man!
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ElaineJ
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Reged: 07/10/2006
Posts: 2
Loc: North Lincolnshire
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I am a type 1 Diabetic, diagnosed 11 years ago. I find my mood changes as my blood sugar goes too low but is soon cured with something sweet!!  I find hormones seem to affect my blood sugars too.
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beejay
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Reged: 10/01/2008
Posts: 161
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Is your OH Type 1 or 2 diabetic?I only have experience of Type 1.our daughter was diagnosed when she was 4.She is now 36 is a teacher,married with 2 gorgeous little girls and is very well controlled .D only gets grumpy when her blood sugar is low and she is very sensitive to this happening.I wonder if your OH is running his blood sugars too low?If he isn't then he shouldn't be grumpy all the time!! It's too easy to blame the diabetes.Diabetics can lead an almost normal life although it is not easy and it must get them down at times having to follow strict regimes. I really admire all you diabetics out there.Keep up the good work.
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