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Depression and diabetes

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ShropshireWomble

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I thought I'd ask this question in here as I dm tying myself in knots trying to figure things out.

Before my type 2 diagnosis I was already on medication for anxiety and depression which is managed by my GP. I'm on Venlafaxine XL 75 mg which I've been on since 2019. I am currently off work due to work related stress. I also have moderate to severe osteoarthritis in my knees so struggle with exercise.

On diagnosis my HbA1C was 52 and I was started on Metformin SR 500 mg, Ramipril 2.5 mg and Atorvastatin 20 mg. My blood pressure is up at around 144/100.

I have found I am really struggling with fluctuations in my mood. My blood glucose is stable at an average of 6 and fortunately I haven't experienced any obvious side effects to the new medication. I have read that at least some of this medication can affect the effectiveness of some antidepressants.

Has anyone else had similar experiences or do I just need to cut myself some slack as I've got quite a lot going on?

Thanks if you've managed to read this far!
 
@ShropshireWomble (great name), sorry to read that you are struggling at the moment.
Depression and mood swings can be associated with diabetes. But usually they are related to (high or low) blood sugar levels.
With a blood glucose level stable around 6 (amazing numbers, by the way), it is less likely to be your diabetes alone but more likely to be a culmination of all that you have going on.

How often are you testing your blood glucose levels? It may be worth while, having a finger prick when you feel your mood swinging just to check that there is no correlation.

Be nice to yourself and try not to worry too much. I know that is easier said than done but, annoyingly, stress can increase blood sugar levels.

Take care.
 
I have been on 300mg of Venlafaxine for a couple of years now and if anything my mental health has improved since I started Metformin then got control so now am off the Met but will never come off the Ven it has been a life saver for me.
 
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