[am1977]

Thank-you all so much for replying...I do appreciate it! It's so nice knowing that you all are here for me and understand.

Robin- thanks for looking out for me. Thanks for your excellent advice I hate that I am so stressed out lately, but I guess all of us have to deal with stressful things at times. I think Diabetes does play a role in moods. I am not trying to use that as an excuse, but I know that the ups and downs of the disease can make someone moody. I know I can be at times myself. Good luck today with Eri's pump and let us know how it goes.

Thanks Cin, Heather, Ig, David, Brent and Kristin. I try to remember that I am not alone...but yes, sometimes I do feel that way. David, thanks for the insight about highs. I hate when I have to go through times like these and I think those factors definitely do impact blood sugar levels. I did contact my doctor's office and talked to my CDE. Like I expected, I had to increase my insulin, I guess that's really what you have to do when high like that. I am trying to remain calm and things slowly are improving.

Thanks so much everyone for thinking of me and for your positivity and support. I really am so grateful

[jacobsam622]

This is how stress works against us when we have diabetes


"Stress and diabetes have a unique relationship. Blood sugar levels tend to go up when you feel under stress. Blood sugar levels also affect your mood. High blood sugar can make you feel tired. Low blood sugar can make you become irritable or angry. Coping with a diagnosis of diabetes, itself, can be very stressful. You may have strong feelings about having diabetes and find it difficult to accept. You may worry about controlling your diabetes or be concerned about complications. Studies show that people living with diabetes are more likely than others to face depression"

What is “Fight or Flight”? When you are under stress, your body gets ready for action. This is called the “fight or flight” response that gets your body ready to flee from danger. During this response, the level of many hormones shoots up. These hormones increase your blood pressure and heart rate and release stored glucose. This makes your blood sugar levels.


What is Stree you ask

Stress Is that overwhelming desire one gets when the mind over rides the bodys fundmental desire to choke the #$@ out of some @#$2hole who is in desperate need of it

Jeffrey

[Littlebit63_99]

Andrea,

Like the others on here.......I know what you are going thru.

I think that diabetes(at least for me) has been a series of plateaus. You go along at a certain insulin/carb/protien/exercise level for a while and then for almost no reason.....sometimes.....things change. And, the first thing to change for us, often, is our insulin level.

Stress is unpredictable....that's what's so bad about it. Some kinds of stress will lower the b/s's and some will raise it. A week later the same stressful situation will do just the opposit. A deep breath and whatever works to calm you is your best defense.

When I am coming down with something my b/s's go thru the roof. A call to a doc may very well be in order.

Take VERY good care of yourself and remember......you are not alone.

Tony, I know what those highs feel like.........unfortunately......hope you are better now.

[Dewey]

Hi Am, sorry to hear you've been having such trouble lately. I really hope that you get to the bottom of whatever has been causing these fluctuations. As the others have said, stressful situations, illness and a host of other underlying issues can cause a roller-coastering of sugars. Believe me, I know how frustrating it is when sugar goes high. I have a fit if a set doesn't work, and have even cried when I got so angry over a sugar level not dropping after several steps were taken to lower it. As I always say, Diabetes is never an exact science, so sometimes it's extremely hard to get under wraps. I also agree with Kris and whoever else said that a call to the doc may be wise (although I must admit, sometimes docs just frustrate ya more). I truly hope you get everything squared away soon, and please keep us all posted!

[am1977]

Thanks all! I am doing so much better today, I'm almost afraid to say that for fear that my sugars will shoot back up .

Jeffrey, that's really interesting info about stress. It really does make a huge impact, doesn't it? Of course, letting myself get emotional and overwhelmed during those stressful tiimes, doesn't make things any better. I appreciate your response

Liz, it sounds like you can relate to my experiences. I do go through periods when I do just fine and then...BAM, things change and I need to suddenly increase my insulin to get things back to normal. It does stress me out and I sometimes don't know exactly how to cope with these situations. it can be VERY frustrating , but letting myself get upset over it is probably not the answer. I did call my dr.'s office and spoke to my CDE, who said just what I expected...to increase my insulin . I have done so and things today are SOOO much better..yay thanks so much for your reply.

Dewey, you aren't the only one who gets upset over problematic situaitions with blood sugar. One bad blood sugar reading doesn't get me down, it's when I see reading after reading after reading that's far less than perfect (especially hights ). Like I mentioned to Liz, I did call my CDE and I have increased my insulin and it has really helped..which I am so thankful for. I hate feeling so out of control! Thanks for your support and advice.

Thank-you ALL so much again

[eevee]

am1977....I wonder, if all has has failed, if you have tried going low-GI. It sure helped me. Put nothing through your digestive system that has a value over 50. I'm sure you will see a difference....in your bgs and your mood. I doubt anything brings as much relief as lowering those bGs.

Cheers......Eve