Diabetes And Agression

[kateespana]

Hi, my dad has diabetes , he lives with my brother , who always complains that at this time of night , my dad has become verbally aggressive , would anyone know if this occurs due to hypoglyceamia ? Its always before dinner time ...
thanks

 

[Northerner]

Hi Kateespana, welcome to the forum 🙂 Aggression can be one of the symptoms of a low blood sugar, but also high blood sugars can cause mood swings and grumpiness/irritability. Is your dad Type 1 or 2, and is he on any medication that might cause his levels to drop low?

 

[lucy123]

Hi. Does your dad test his bs? This may be one way of seeing if there is a link?

 

[kateespana]

Hi ,
thanks for answering , Im going with type 2 and diet controlled , I have been away many years and only have had contact over the phone , my dad has other health issues which I also know affect his irritability , but this issue is always at this time of day .......

 

[kateespana]

lucy , No he doesnt check his BS,, I think he should

 

[Northerner]

If he is diet controlled then he is less likely to be suffering from a low blood sugar, as this is usually experienced only by people who take certain medications or inject insulin.

 

[kateespana]

I will call him tomorrow am and ask what if any, meds he takes , He has pulmonary fibrosis as well and has now been two years on a test drug from Germany , that has kept his condition stable , I must admit , I always ask about those drugs and forget to ask him about the diabetic meds !!!!!!!

 

[Northerner]

I will call him tomorrow am and ask what if any, meds he takes , He has pulmonary fibrosis as well and has now been two years on a test drug from Germany , that has kept his condition stable , I must admit , I always ask about those drugs and forget to ask him about the diabetic meds !!!!!!!

Whenever I'm asked about my medication I always forget to mention insulin, that I have to take every day! 🙄

 

[kateespana]

thanks for your time , I am absolutely positive , no insulin , but poss tablets , I have forwarded the link to my brother , so he can learn a bit , as he has no idea about anything medical ,
due to dads fibrosis , he is oxygen starved , thus forgets meds sometimes !!

 

[Steff]

Hi and welcome to the forum, cant say ive noticed that im any more aggresive then i was before being diagnosed if im honest..

 

[Robster65]

Hi kateespana. welcome 🙂

Is it possible that the lack of oxygen might kick in at the same time as your dad's possile low blood sugar and cause the mood swings ?

Also, the meds for his CF might have side effects that combine with low BG.

WOuld be interesting to hear back from you if you find out.🙂

Rob