Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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Diabetes 2 & anxiety/depression

djchurn
djchurn

Have asked both GP & Pdoc to tell me if there is any relation to the blood glucose levels (I read every AM) and anxiety depression. Would like to here from other diabetics on there feelings in this matter. Resumed going to gym to work on cycling machine at least 3 times weekly and my levels show it. Just would be great to gain direct insight on what benefits might be gaining in helping my mental health.


Thanking you in advance.

Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
Hugs, my friend. Yes there is. I get upset if I am high in the morning. Feeling like I am failing at something that I have little control of. Stress does shoot those pesky numbers up. So do some meds for some. I cannot take Advil, Aleve or any of their family of drugs because the numbers shoot up like a roman candle. Be gentle with yourself. Ask about your a1c1 level.
djchurn
djchurn
Get my A1C quarterly from my GP. Started going to the gym to work out on an exercise bike a minimum of 45 minutes for at least 3 times weekly. Glucose at 95 after cycling today. Given that I just started I know better than to expect instant results. Did not know the caution about Aleve however, I just take 1 aspirin daily now.
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
I cannot take aspirin either. Low blood pressure. My sister cannot take Advil either.
Sugarlumpie
Sugarlumpie
Lifting weights or riding my bike brings my sugar down more than anything else. I also do cardio/walking-elliptical, and I've been doing yoga. I want to do Zumba classes next and tai chi with my other half.

I had depression my whole life, but diabetic for not too long. Just now started a 5 day a week exercise regimen. My doctor was like, we're trying to save your life here. So I go. It's not magical, I cry while I'm doing it occasionally. I'm on meds for depression/anxiety also. The exercise is supposed to help with the mental issues too. The bloodflow and sunshine are great for a decompensation. Do you take vitamin d? My level was low, so I do, 5000 ius. Also take 100 mg B6, and a magnesium /calcium /zinc multi, for bad PMS and better blood sugar and weight loss.

Better mental health means better diabetes management. The science has proven it. That is the long and short of it.

Hugs sweetie. We're all here with you, going through it too. We understand.
sgibson
sgibson
Having this disease stinks, but there is something you can do about it. I found this book in some of my research to help with my diabetes and it has changed my life!! I'm no longer on any meds!! I was taking handfuls of meds twice daily, could barely walk from neuropathy pain, and everything else that comes with this wonderful disease. Now, I'm just me. Not Shannon the diabetic, just Shannon. Check it out, I promise you won't be sorry!
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