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Looking on the Bright Side [ Laughing Matters ]
Days with Diabetes [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
Adult Consequences For Kids [ Children & Teens ]
The Biggest Change [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
The Line Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
Diapression [ TV Show Schedule ]
The Road From Acceptance to Joy [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
Tu Diabetes [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
The Road From Acceptance to Joy [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
2010: A Good Year to Come Out of the "Diabetes Closet" [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
De la Aceptación a la Felicidad [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
It's Hard Enough Being a Teenager [ Children & Teens ]
Those Tween Years [ Children & Teens ]
Passing the Torch [ Children & Teens ]
Sweet Talk [ Children & Teens ]
In the Name of Research [ Children & Teens ]
Difficult Times Render Gifts [ Children & Teens ]
Between Two Extremes [ Children & Teens ]
Beyond Childhood [ Children & Teens ]
Seems Like Just Yesterday [ Children & Teens ]
Diabetes Solutions, Not Resolutions! [ Depression ]
It's Not Your Diabetes (Continued) [ Children & Teens ]
Who is the Milestone For? [ Children & Teens ]
Why We Do What We Do [ Children & Teens ]
Life with an Asterisk [ Children & Teens ]
When Travis Met Type 2 Diabetes [ Type 2 Diabetes ]
It's Not Your Diabetes [ Children & Teens ]
Children with Diabetes [ Children & Teens ]
The Second Shelf [ Children & Teens ]
The Second Shelf (Continued) [ Children & Teens ]
Best Friend [ Children & Teens ]
Best Friend (Continued) [ Children & Teens ]
Jesse Alswager's Fight for Diabetes [ Children & Teens ]
Managing Your Teen's Diabetes [ Children & Teens ]
Just Like Everyone Else [ Children & Teens ]
When the Worst Happens [ Children & Teens ]
Great Strength from Great Adversity [ Children & Teens ]
To Ink or Not to Ink [ Children & Teens ]
Diabetes a Touch of Sugar by James R. Gavin III [ Children & Teens ]
A Little Sugar [ Type 2 Diabetes ]
Diabetes Spring [ Type 2 Diabetes ]
Miss Out [ Type 2 Diabetes ]
Miss Out [ Type 2 Diabetes ]
Diabetes Humor [ Laughing Matters ]
Diabetes Mirth from Above [ Laughing Matters ]
Attitude Adjustment: Diabetes Mirth from Above [ Laughing Matters ]
Diabetes Terms of Endearment [ Laughing Matters ]
Diabetes Through a Humorous Lens [ Laughing Matters ]
What's So Funny About Diabetes [ Laughing Matters ]
Chatting About Everything, Diabetes Included [ Children & Teens ]
G'day To Diabetes [ Type 2 Diagnosis ]
Diabetes Terms of Endearment: Second Edition [ Laughing Matters ]
Diabetes Terms of Endearment: Second Edition [ Laughing Matters ]
Diabetes Terms of Endearment: Second Edition [ Laughing Matters ]
Diabetes Terms of Endearment: Second Edition [ Laughing Matters ]
Know the symptoms of depression. [ Depression ]
How Latinos Can Cope With Diabetes and Depression [ Depression ]
Latinos, Diabetes y Depresión [ Depression ]
Ask an Expert FAQs - Your Diabetes Questions Answered [ Depression ]
Guilt and... [ Depression ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression (continued) [ Depression ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' (continued) [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Readying Every Resource [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance by David M. Nathan, MD and Linda M. Delahanty, MS, RD [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Feeling Judged [ Depression ]
Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance by David M. Nathan, MD and Linda M. Delahanty, MS, RD [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance by David M. Nathan, MD and Linda M. Delahanty, MS, RD [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance by David M. Nathan, MD and Linda M. Delahanty, MS, RD [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance by David M. Nathan, MD and Linda M. Delahanty, MS, RD [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Beating Diabetes: The First Complete Program Clinically Proven to Dramatically Improve Your Glucose Tolerance by David M. Nathan, MD and Linda M. Delahanty, MS, RD [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Real-Life Guide to Diabetes: Practical Answers to Your Diabetes Problems by Hope Warshaw and Joy Pape [ Blood Sugar Management ]
Diabetes is Tough [ Depression ]
A Will to Change [ Type 2 Treatment ]
Diabetes and Close Relationships [ Depression ]
Share Your Story [ Depression ]
Postcards From Stupidsville [ Depression ]
Healthy Coping [ 7 Self-Care Behaviors ]
Inspire Us [ TV Show Schedule ]
Depression & Conflict [ TV Show Schedule ]
Support Groups [ TV Show Schedule ]
Divabetic [ TV Show Schedule ]
The Gift of Good Health [ Special Occasions ]
Exercise Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Changing Behavior [ TV Show Schedule ]
Smoking and Diabetes [ TV Show Schedule ]
Religion and Diabetes [ TV Show Schedule ]
Joslin [ TV Show Schedule ]
Online Communities [ TV Show Schedule ]
Depression and Diabetes [ TV Show Schedule ]
Signs of an Eating Disorder [ Children & Teens ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
'Twas the Night Before Christmas [ Special Occasions ]
The Psychology of Type 2 [ Type 2 Diabetes ]
Do You Tell [ Friends & Family ]
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep [ Special Occasions ]
Forever, Unless There's a Cure [ Type 1 Diabetes ]
Managing Moods [ Depression ]
Fears [ Depression ]
Back to Basics [ Laughing Matters ]
Depression does not have to be inevitable [ Depression ]
Choosing Wisely [ Depression ]
You Are Not Alone [ Depression ]
Finding the Balance [ Children & Teens ]
A Countdown of Lessons [ Children & Teens ]
Each One, Reach One [ Children & Teens ]
Emergency Tactics [ Children & Teens ]
Taking Care of You [ Children & Teens ]
Join the Crowd [ Children & Teens ]
Adapting As Necessary [ Children & Teens ]
Connecting with Others [ Children & Teens ]
Playing The Odds [ Children & Teens ]
Just How Far We've Come [ Children & Teens ]
In Which We Talk About Discipline [ Diabetic Complications ]
Reaching Out [ Children & Teens ]
Paying It Forward and Back Again [ Children & Teens ]
Future Tense [ Children & Teens ]
Diabetes Teen Angst [ Children & Teens ]
In Which Things Take an Unexpected Turn [ Type 1 Diagnosis ]
Learning a New Normal [ Children & Teens ]
Wanting the Best for Our Children [ Children & Teens ]
The Questions I Keep Asking [ Children & Teens ]
Someone Who Will Understand [ Children & Teens ]
Growing Up [ Children & Teens ]
We Are Women with Diabetes [ Women & Diabetes ]
Change of Shift [ Children & Teens ]
Setting Our Kids Apart [ Children & Teens ]
To Each His Own [ Children & Teens ]
I am a Mother, but Not a Martyr [ Women & Diabetes ]
Diabetes and Section 504 [ Children & Teens ]
A Note to Parents [ Children & Teens ]
Advocate for Real Choices! [ Diabetes Advocacy ]
Do You Have 'Psychological Insulin Resistance'? [ Insulin ]
Whose Diabetes Is It? When One of You Has It and Both of You Live With It [ Sex & Relationships ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression [ Depression ]
Master Weight Loss: Find Your Reason to Lose [ Weight Control ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' [ Depression ]
Shireen Rizavi Bio [ Experts ]
Are You Getting The Diabetes Care You Need? [ Stress & Diabetes ]
Incorrect Diabetes Terms [ Diabetes Lifestyle ]
The Glycemic Index [ Glycemic Index ]
dLife Expert Columns - Dr. Rubin [ Experts ]
Articles by David Mendosa [ Experts ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis [ Depression ]
Aunt Tillie, Leave My Diabetes Alone! [ Special Occasions ]
Have the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Joe Solowiejczk's Columns [ Experts ]
Beware the Food Police [ What Can I Eat? ]
Tips For A Stress Free Holiday
Japan Earthquake Relief [ Diabetes Advocacy ]
Social Networking: Twitter and Diabetes [ Diabetes Advocacy ]
Interconexion Social: Twitter y Diabetes [ Diabetes Advocacy ]
The Great World I Live In [ Diabetes Advocacy ]
Do You Have Psychological Insulin Resistance? [ Insulin ]
Personal Responsiblity [ Depression ]
Exercise Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Experiencing Depression [ Depression ]
Changing Plans [ Sex & Relationships ]
In Which We Make Peace [ Type 2 Diagnosis ]
Like Mother, Like Daughter [ Children & Teens ]
When Mommy Has Diabetes [ Children & Teens ]
Fear and Lows in Leesburg, VA [ Children & Teens ]
Continuing a Family [ Children & Teens ]
Empty Nest [ Children & Teens ]
Empty Nest (Continued) [ Children & Teens ]
Loosen Up Once in a While [ Diabetes and Stress ]
Emotional Brain Training [ Stress & Diabetes ]
In Which High Stress Causes High Blood Sugar
 [ Stress & Diabetes ]
My Most Important Boss [ Children & Teens ]
About Depression
 [ Depression ]
Testing, Testing...1,2,3
 [ Diabetes Lifestyle ]
Fake It ‘Til You Make It
 [ Stress & Diabetes ]
Mental Health Month
 [ Depression ]
Stress and Depression
 [ Depression ]
Share Your Story [ Depression ]
Diapression [ TV Show Schedule ]
Diabetes Solutions, Not Resolutions! [ Depression ]
Choosing Wisely [ Depression ]
You Are Not Alone [ Depression ]
How Latinos Can Cope With Diabetes and Depression [ Depression ]
Latinos, Diabetes y Depresión [ Depression ]
Guilt and... [ Depression ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression (continued) [ Depression ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' [ Depression ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' (continued) [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Readying Every Resource [ Depression ]
Feeling Judged [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Close Relationships [ Depression ]
Fears [ Depression ]
Postcards From Stupidsville [ Depression ]
Know the symptoms of depression. [ Depression ]
Depression & Conflict [ TV Show Schedule ]
Support Groups [ TV Show Schedule ]
Exercise Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Changing Behavior [ TV Show Schedule ]
Depression [ TV Show Schedule ]
Depression and Diabetes [ TV Show Schedule ]
Ask an Expert FAQs - Your Diabetes Questions Answered [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression [ Depression ]
Diabetes is Tough [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis [ Depression ]
Have the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Experiencing Depression [ Depression ]
Depression does not have to be inevitable [ Depression ]
Solutions to Winter Woes
Exercise Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Managing Moods [ Depression ]
Personal Responsiblity [ Depression ]
About Depression
 [ Depression ]
Mental Health Month
 [ Depression ]
Stress and Depression
 [ Depression ]

Expert Advice
Guilt and... [ Depression ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression (continued) [ Depression ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' (continued) [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Diabetes is Tough [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Do You Have 'Psychological Insulin Resistance'? [ Insulin ]
Whose Diabetes Is It? When One of You Has It and Both of You Live With It [ Sex & Relationships ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression [ Depression ]
Master Weight Loss: Find Your Reason to Lose [ Weight Control ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' [ Depression ]
Shireen Rizavi Bio [ Experts ]
Are You Getting The Diabetes Care You Need? [ Stress & Diabetes ]
Incorrect Diabetes Terms [ Diabetes Lifestyle ]
The Glycemic Index [ Glycemic Index ]
dLife Expert Columns - Dr. Rubin [ Experts ]
Articles by David Mendosa [ Experts ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis [ Depression ]
Aunt Tillie, Leave My Diabetes Alone! [ Special Occasions ]
Have the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
Joe Solowiejczk's Columns [ Experts ]
Beware the Food Police [ What Can I Eat? ]
Do You Have Psychological Insulin Resistance? [ Insulin ]
Guilt and... [ Depression ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression (continued) [ Depression ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' [ Depression ]
Your 'Relationship to Help' (continued) [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis (continued) [ Depression ]
Diabetes and Depression - What's the Connection [ Depression ]
Managing Low Moods and Depression [ Depression ]
Diabetes is Tough [ Depression ]
Managing Your Diabetes Diagnosis [ Depression ]
Have the Holiday Blues [ Special Occasions ]
I am A 48 year old mother of a 9 year old son. I have been a diabetic for 9 years. I was gestational in the beginning. Now I am overweight and I have high cholesterol on top of it. I try to work out at least 3 days a week , and the last two weeks I have only had a protein shake in the morning and salads for lunch and dinner. I am very frustrated with my wieght and the fact that my sugar is running real high. Please help me!! What do I do now?
I have found that if I get silly or say something silly, some of the people around me will always question whether my blood sugar is low. I feel like I'm not allowed to "let loose" and have fun without someone questioning me. It always sucks the fun right out of the situation. How can I handle this better?
Hello. I'm a 37-year-old male who has had type 1 diabetes since the age of 2. I live in San Antonio, Texas and because I cannot afford to go to the doctor, I haven't been in a very long time. My eyesight is acting up and I can't afford to test my blood sugar. I don't. I feel like I'm dying and I need some help.
How does smoking approx 1 package per day affect a type 2 diabetic? I am very concerned about my sister, along with the rest of her immediate family. We cannot get through to her the life/death dangers of smoking with her diabetes. Your attention and reply is most appreciated.
I am sick and tired of testing my sugar...and sick and tired of taking shots and meds! When will it all end????
I asked the gyn for help with a sagging libido. He rather shortly told me to "go see a psychologist". Do I find another, or what?
Why is it so hard for doctors to prescribe pain and/or anxiety medicine to diabetics? We aren't talking measly injection site pain. We have stress.
How effective is the Medtronic Continuous Glucose Monitoring System? Is it very accurate?
Recently diagnosed type 2. Easily overwhelmed. Help me get started.
is it normal to start crying for nothing. driving in to work or watching T.V.. is's driving me nuts thanks david
What do you do when you're a teen and your friends don't understand what you're going through, and you don't know how to explain it?
I HATE MY HUSBAND FOR DOING THIS TO US! My husband now has diabetes after years of eating crap. I feel angry and cheated. He could have prevented this
Why are my sugar levels always nearing or above 300 even after exercing,diet and medication? I am losing my hope and disheartened each time i test.
My pc doctor treats my complaints like i should just get it. Why?
I have been told by my doctor that I have diabetes one, (started to cry), but now I am dealing with it. My readings are usually around 126-187.
Diabetic "suicide" (small s). What should/can you do about a Type 1 Diabetic who is doing everything possible to harm themselves? Slowly.....
I have had diabetes for two years and still cannot accept it. I take medicine but in my mind I'm not resolved to the fact that I have diabetes.
How to get better conrol after having had a major surgery and now undergoing chemo and radiation. The stress on my body makes it hard.
im 22 and just recently found out i was a diabetic and really depressed about it and i feel a little embarassed over it. Should i be?
I had whipple surgery 11/11/08, removed pancreas & etc, Type 1 diabetic. I have no appetite, force myself to eat..is this normal? 60 & overwhelmed!
I test twice a day and my averages are in the 120 range. Why does the A1C tell me I have 170? I resent that, feel my checking is for nothing.
How do the experts with T1 diabetes cope?
i am having a hard time accepting my type 2 and also confused about carbs
How do I find someone to support me as I try to quit smoking?
AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE I HAVE BEEN TEMPTED TO LOAD THE HUMALOG AS HIGH AS IT WILL GO AND SHOOT IT AND FORGET TRYING. I TRULY AM AT MY WITS END.
my question is i don,t look healthy. Every body make comments about my weight . I want to gain little weight . I try to eat very healthy.
hammertow and the diabic shoes still falling
How does my fiance who is diagnosed with diabetes affect me?
How do I get my boyfriend to check his blood sugar? He doesn't think it's necessary because he can tell when his sugars are low or high.
IS THERE A SAFE DR ZONE? MY ENDOCRINOLOGIST PRESCRIBED ENALAPRIL WHEN I WAS ALREADY ON HYDROCHLOROTHYAZIDE. HAVE HAD A TERRIBLE YEAR. LAST A1C WAS 9.1
I have just found out I have type 2. I am unable to see my Dr untill august 25. My Dr is booked. don't know what numbers are good or not good for me
i work with the public in a liquor store and have mood swings. i can go from being cordial with eveyone to biting someones head off how can i controll
Can anyone get back with me to help me in any way to understand and deal with this diabetes, and the most overwhelming feeling of emotional stress?
Is metformin safe for 85 yr old woman diagnosed 1 year ago w/ BS 160? Has already lost 7% of her body weight and sense of taste. Scared.
does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to get into a routine of checking blood sugars?
I was so shocked when my doctor told me I had "decreased kidney function" that I didn't know what to ask. Please tell me what I should be asking?
Is it normal to constantly be worried about being diabetic? It seems like this is all I can think about. Will it ease up after a while?
I forget to take meds and I am very stressed out do to several issues what are my dangers?
Have a 17 yr old son w/type I diabetes, diagnosed at 6yr. Depression has set in, he tried to odose on insulin, advise..very worried..please help
what is the best kind of exercise that i can do with limited mobility and balance issues?
I've been so stressed out lately that I haven't been taking any medication for my type 2 diabetes. What can happen?
I crave carbs, I am BBAAADDD cravings, I try being good, but low carb leaves me hungry. I am 58, am I too old to find the answer
my urine number came back at 51 and i was told it is to be around 21 i have to pee into a jug all day are my kidneys failing me i am scared
i am 13 years old and controlling your emotions is everything. this is hard with all the mood swings from diabetes. how do i cope with the mood swings
Does anyone know of a good psychologist, counselor, in the metro atlanta area that works with type 1 kids?
Do you have any info on "Estimated A1C" going to replace the currently being used "A1C"? What is the advantage and how should we cope with it? nanashi
I am 13 years old and have had diabetes for 3 years now. I am having trouble taking care of my diabetes, but i don't want to tell my parents. suggest?
someone mentioned the twelve steps of grief in dealing with a chronic illness like diabetes. What are those twelve steps?
what is the behavior, thought patterns and emotional and physical effects that ONLY mature adults (45-65) have gone through when being diagnosed
How do I find a balance between worrying (in a healthy way) about my diabetes and going into panic mode, when i start to go low, for example?
My son has recently moved out of my house unexpectedly. It had been just him and me for the past 20 years, and I am feeling betrayed and very lonely.
How do I cope with being a young type 2 diabetic--with other medical issues?
how do I cope? besides diabetes, i have high cholesterol, triglycerides (see below)
I AM LOOKING FOR HOPE. I read a lot of dLife stuff on the internet that is doom to a diabetic. What should i think? How do I think about Diabetic life
I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES AND JUST GOT IT RANDOMLY AND AM UNDER A HUGE AMOUNT OF STRESS COULD IT JUST BE STRESS AND NOT DIABETES BY ANY CHANCE?
How can I get my boyfriend to begin to accept his diabetes?
as soon as i tell someone that i have diabetes, they freak out and don't know what to do, therefore leaving me very upset. any advice?
How do I get myself motivated to deal with diabetes? I have known for a long time that I was diabetic, but I am still in complete denial!!!!
What are the best sites/books coping with the CHRONIC nature of diabetes? There are lots of experts there should be at least a few suggestions......
Do ppl with diabetes start to change the way they are after having diabetes ?
can diabetes cause depression?
Have you heard of St John's Wort having an effect on blood sugar levels or affecting insulin dosage? Just started taking SJW, and am having a lot of trouble with blood sugars recently, up and down. Any info at all?
Basically, why test? I find it very disapointing and I seldom, if ever, hit my target, therefore I get very depressed and stop testing.
I have been a diabetic for 10 years now and within these years I have been having symptoms of depression...and was recently diagnosed! Can you give me some more information about how both diseases effect a person's lifestyle. Should I be concerned about how one medication can cancel out another? Is there any research that I can refer to as far as how these two diseases are connected?
Since being on metafomin 7 GLYBRIDE I have gained at least 25 lbs. I told my primary doctor and he said I was just eating more when I don't think I have. I checked and that seems to be a side effect of both medications. Why would you prescribe medications that have weight gain when we are told to keep our weight down? I look and feel terrible, am always tired and get depressed because I look so awful. Aren't there any medications that don't make you gain weight?
HELLO, MY DAD IS A DIABETIC AND JUST RECENTLY HAD A HEART ATTACK.HE WAS HOSPITALIZED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO, HIS COMPLAINT WAS CHEST PAIN.BUT DOCTORS AFTER DOING TESTS, DIAGNOSED HIM AS A UNKNOWN CONDITION. ALL OF THIS SCARES ME! I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GET SOME KIND OF INFO ON DIABETES. MY DAD IS RETIRED.AND MAYBE SUFFERS FROM DEPRESSION? I'M NOT SURE, ALL I KNOW IS THAT I REALLY NEED SOME HELP OTHERWISE IT WILL BE ME GETTING HOSPITALIZED NEXT FROM PANIC/ANXIETY!! PLEASE HELP!
I am a diabetic but i have a lot more problems. i weigh 324 lbs, bi poplar, manic depression,and also a recovering alcocholic and addict. i take 75 units of lantis, 300mg of effor and i also have sinis problems. my life is a wreck and i dont know where to start at.i could use any advise ,help even frinds. reginna barr pasadena tex
I work at a hospital, grill cooking in the food serve department. Everyone knows that I am a diabetic, and I work from 5am to 2pm. seven day on off two day, and come back and do 3 days and off 2 days. I can not get anyone to release me for a breakfast break. Around 10am I get shakey, have mood swings etc.... What can I do about this? I try to report it and there is no supervisor around. It's like they hide from me, when it's time to go eat.
My job responsibilities seem to increase constantly. I've been on the same job 24 yrs, and my coping skills have deteriorated. My sugar levels are higher while at work and I just want to cry all the time. My boss knows my medical condition but does gives little support and is very demanding. Since I can't quit my job (need medical ins.) can you help? I dread every day.
Recent articles have linked antidepressants with type-2 diabetes. I am having difficulty controling my blood glucose levels which are in the 300 range. I have also been taking a variety of antidepressants for the two years. Is there now a direct connection between the two? How should I proceed with my health care providers? Thank you
I continue to have very low energy, I cannot sleep through the night and I have almost constant depression. My doctor says, low energy is normal and he wants to send me to a sleep study center. Need help. Thank you
hello, I have been having problem losing weight. It just won't come off. There are times that I sit and cry because my Dr wants me to get weight off by the time I have to come back to see him and it just does not come off like it did. I know a big part of it is... I can not get out and walk like I should, but my arthritic hips have a lot to do with things, is there any advice you can give me please....Gail Erwick
I can drop to 59 and not feel it coming until I am "there." I am flying by the seat of my pants as I have cardiomyopathy, high blood pressure, and "clinical" depression. This is all consuming and overwhelming and I have done my own research and my doctor agrees with my diagnosis. I was 185; down to 168; am 5'2", have a treadmill, but sometimes have to stop at 9 minutes because of angina. Catch 22! I feel like I am running out of options.
My father-in-law has type 2 diabetes, had a heart transplant 13 yrs ago and has many other health issues. He doesn't check his blood sugar and doesn't take his insulin regularly. He is very moody, irrational, yells, lies to the Dr. about meds. He is almost unable to deal with. Does diabetes have an effect on his behavior? We think he may have depression but he won't talk about it. Help!!!! My mother in-law is going out of her mind.
how effective is the antidepresent effexor and it's generic equivalent?
My Dr wants me to take Lyrica and morphin for neurophy.Are there meds ava that are not also used for depression and epilepsy??
My 21 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes weeks after she turned 18. She is insulin dependent and now getting very depressed. Help!
i am really scared i cry about this a lot.i live by myself and i dont know how to cook food that is right for me. i can cook fryed in oil foods.
Why is it so hard for doctors to prescribe pain and/or anxiety medicine to diabetics? We aren't talking measly injection site pain. We have stress.
why do i feel like a failure being a meds?
For the last 3 weeks I have been having terrible mood swings, cry about little things. Does this mean I am having problems adjusting to my diagnosis?
is it normal to start crying for nothing. driving in to work or watching T.V.. is's driving me nuts thanks david
I have type 2 diabetes and I have trouble with mild depression . Is this normal or should I ask my doctor what else could be causing this?
Why are my sugar levels always nearing or above 300 even after exercing,diet and medication? I am losing my hope and disheartened each time i test.
Constant fatigue, muscle pain, poor balance, numbness in hands & feet, sore mouth & gums, combined w/depression, does anyone out there feel this? T.J.
Can extreme stress or a severe bout of clinical depression bring on type 1 diabetes coupled with a genetic predisposition for it.
I find myself "depressed" often - this is not a normal side of my personality. I have never had a problem with this before. What do you suggest?
im 22 and just recently found out i was a diabetic and really depressed about it and i feel a little embarassed over it. Should i be?
Just diagnosed T1 last week. Just started taking insulin. Period to begin on 3/4/09 but did not. Could missed period be due to stress and depressio
My friend takes insulin and eats what her doctor asks her to. Her blood sugar is out of control. What can she do? She is very depressed!
I think i may be suffering from depression because of my recent divorce and want to know if its possible to take an anti-depressant
i am having all of problems that go with type 2 diabetes. i need help managing multiple conditions (below). Can you help me?
Why does insulin, or lack of insulin (with normal blood sugars), cause me to be depressed?
"What tests can prove that my VISCERAL BELLY FAT is indeed related to my long term DEPRESSION and STRESS?" My thyroid tests supposedly are normal.
How do I exercise, lose weight, and remain functional? I can't improve my health if all I can do is sit. I am at my wits end.
How does stress and depression affect type 1 diabetes?
what would this be considered as other than down right wrong? Is this considered to be clinical depression or what?
Am I depressed? I don't feel depressed but my husband says I snap about anything and I worry too much. I worry about my job, career, money, diabetes
i work with the public in a liquor store and have mood swings. i can go from being cordial with eveyone to biting someones head off how can i controll
Can anyone get back with me to help me in any way to understand and deal with this diabetes, and the most overwhelming feeling of emotional stress?
For the first time since 1997-this past weekend I became very depressed. Whatever I read or heard or saw made me tear up. What can I do to get out of
I desperately need assistance in weight loss. My emotional situation has me in a dangerous position
Have a 17 yr old son w/type I diabetes, diagnosed at 6yr. Depression has set in, he tried to odose on insulin, advise..very worried..please help
I know as a persons GL goes up their temper gets shorter, Are there any studies about suicide and elivated Glucose Levels?
I've been so stressed out lately that I haven't been taking any medication for my type 2 diabetes. What can happen?
How can we keep mood swings under control? They seem to be getting out of hand - most of them depression or anger.
I HAD A DIABETIC EPISODE IN FEB AND WENT TO THE HOSPITAL MY LEVEL WAS 500. THE LAST YEAR I FELT DEPRESSED AND THOUGHT THAT WAS WHY I WAS NOT RIGHT
Stress, I lost my son , last February16. I still have such emotional turmoil over his passing. How do I get this under a safe control statis .
Can insulin use cause depression?
I suffer from depression and have allergic reactions to all the anti-depressants I've tried., tounge swelling. What can you tell me about 5THP?
I stay depressed! Taking Celexa and it has been increased twice; could it be oral diabetes med causing this, or even glucose levels?

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