[rzrbks]

First, sit down, put your feet up and have a nice cup of chicken noodle soup or maybe a cappuccino.

You haven't been part of the Diabetes Group that long yet and I know there is some confusion and a lot of questions. This leads to stress.

B. Stress can be a major player in how your Diabetes reacts with your body, so, one thing you can do is find ways to remove as much stress as possible. One way many of us here do this is by coming to DiabetesForums----lots of folks caring about each other.

Next, B/G #s running high or low do, in fact, have an effect on your psychological state. I know that I am more likely to acuse people of having unmarried parents when I'm running high; when low, I tend to be lethargic(well, more so than a normal husband lol)


What has happened to me is that I have learned to recognize the indications that I'm High or Low and then I know how to compensate for my emotional state and see what action (food or insulin) needs to be taken.


Fourth, Be patient with yourself and be sure to try and have friends, family, co-workers, whoever you're comfortable with, know all the things you're having to go through. You know, a personal support group.


E. Spend as much time as needed here at Diabetes Forums being with folks who understand, care, and help each other as much as possible.