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Do people think there is a connection between stress and depression and diabetes? If so, to what extent do you feel the connections exist? My personal feeling is that the connections between these factors may be underestimated. I feel that 50%, and perhaps somewhat more, of the reason for my diabetes, comes from levels of stress and depression. Do others feel the same way? Thank you.
Absolutely. I’ve been very depressed since I was diagnosed 6 yrs ago because I feel as if my quality of life is less compare to “healthy” ppl. Anything can go wrong from within if you have diabetes… read more
Totally agree.
Mental illness certainly does lead to poor self care. And many of the meds add to obesity. Be interesting to know the weight history of those burdened with mental illness who went on… read more
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Please speak to a psychiatrist or psychologist it really helps. Emotional,financial or work stress cN push those numbers up.anxiety is also another factor. Non diabetics always think they know better… read more
mine too
I have been told that after having this surgery I would no longer have to treat my diabetes. However I am wondering if I would be trading one set of problems for another. Since I have a weight problem being approved is not a problem, but I prefer to do things as naturally as possible. Some insight would be helpful and appreciated.
Diabetes is caused by your bloods cells a/b
There is no cure by losing weight
Cant be done
(stole the article from Diabetes Care Community)
1. It’s the most common type of diabetes
Did you know that some 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2?
2. Being overweight increases your risk of type 2 diabetes
Research shows that if you’re obese, your chance of developing type 2 diabetes is 80 times greater than those of people whose body mass index (BMI) is within a normal range
3. You can develop diabetes at any age
But this type of diabetes is most common in middle-aged and older… read more
Losing 40lbs made my A1c drop from 6.2 to 5.9. Metaformin did the rest. Losing another 40lbs feels like climbing mount Everest that is covered in Grease with no climbing equipment.
Hi all you warriors
I was diagnosed with diabetes in February 2021.
Both my parents passed 30 years ago from diabetes complications and comorbidities. I always knew it was not a matter of if, but when for me.
I am the oldest of 8. All my siblings were diagnosed with diabetes 10-20 years before my diabetes diagnosis in February 2021.
I started an ultralow net carb right eating lifestyle, with no diabetes medications, when I was diagnosed with diabetes. I now maximize my carbs at 5 carbs per… read more
Hope is gd diabetes is my battle every day
Hi Graham, thank you for your feedback/advice.
Yes, I've been struggling with my weight. I have been turning a blind eye towards my health and it seems like I'm trying to do too much too late.
I… read more
Well there are a few theories which I will paste articles which speak of these effects :
Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi effect
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/dawn-phenomenon-...
Taken from : https://www.mottchildren.org/health-library/zx3495
There is also the Dawn phenomenon vs Foot to floor :
https://www.believethehypo.com/post/dawn-phenom...
Now as you can read from above, medications are the only thing which do affect fasting blood sugar, so if you are on diabetic medications discuss with… read more
I have the same issues!
