Thank you both for your replies!
Bill checks his blood a minimum of two times a day, in the morning and the evening, prior to his injections. I always ask what his number is. There are times when he's feeling strange, or has eaten differently than the norm, that he checks his blood in between.
It is frustrating to him, when his sugar level is out of whack, when seemingly he's done all the right things.
I believe he has said, that his doctor suggests he test his blood 4 or 5 times a day. Bill, says that gets expensive, so I believe he more or less self medicates.
I read somewhere that low blood sugar can cause a release of endorphins (I think this is right), that make you 'happy'... In regard to the mood swings, I'm now wondering if low causes happy attitude, and high causes irritable attitude. Possibly, everyone is affected differently?
I couldn't help but notice, the number of hits on this thread vs. the replies... I encourage your feedback, as I am new to this disease and any input would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks again,
CherylAnne
