World Diabetes Day: How Does Diabetes Affect Mood And Relationships?

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A diabetes diagnosis brings about various changes in one’s lifestyle and health. While some can cope effectively, others may experience behavioural health issues such as anxiety, stress, mood swings and even relationship problems….CONTINUE READING

Stress often leads to anxiety leading to elevated glucose levels in the bloodstream. Essentially positive and significant life changes (such as relocation, planning a wedding, or childbirth) can cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate.

It’s typical for diabetes patients to undergo a range of lows and highs. In addition, mood swings and feelings might be influenced by blood sugar levels. Reduced quality of life with negative emotions

can result in inadequately controlled blood glucose. Due to these regular changes in blood sugar levels, diabetes distress appears.

Worry about being able to manage it

Avoiding appointments or checking blood sugar levels

Feeling isolated

Confusion

Nervousness or anxiety
Hunger

Difficulties with coordination

Aggression, Irritability And Impatience

Difficulty in concentration
Feeling unwell

Feeling tired or having low energy

Symptoms of depression include:

Lack of interest in activities

Changes in sleep patterns
Guilty

Changes in appetite

Sadness, emptiness

Suicidal thoughts
Lack Of Support:

If your partner isn’t aware of all tasks (daily diet routine) and why they are essential, it can be difficult for them to support you.
Financial Strain:

Sometimes, extra expenses for medications and investigations can add stress to your relationship.
Treatment:

Maintain a healthy lifestyle with diet, exercise and medications, communication, and support with the partner….CONTINUE READING