Hi,im Jonathan, i was diagnosed with type two in 2005.

[Jonathan]

Hi I was diagnosed type 2 in 2005 and also with bipolar disorder 3 years later i get confused as,to wether its the bipolar giving me mood swings or my sugar levels does anybody else have the same problems and how do you find out which is the cause please.
Thanks Jonathan

 

[Northerner]

Hi Jonathan, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear of your diagnoses. We do have members here who have both, and depression is also more common amongst people with chronic conditions like diabetes. As you say, it can be very difficult to tell which comes first - the mood swings caused by high blood sugar levels or from the mixed up brain chemicals. It depends a lot on what your levels are like and if you can find an explanation for them.

For example, if your levels are high because you have been feeling down and comfort eating, or simply not having sufficient energy to manage your diabetes properly, then you may end up with high levels which will further affect your mood. If your levels are reasonable then it's more likely that it's the bipolar that is causing your mood swings.

Please ask any questions you may have - nothing is considered 'silly', and we will try our best to help you. If you're looking for friendly support from people who understand what you're going through, you'll find plenty of that too 🙂

I look forward to hearing more from you. 🙂

 

[Andy HB]

Hello Jonathan, welcome to the forum. 🙂

I'm afraid that I can't answer your question, but as Northerner suggests, it could well be down to both conditions. However, if you can manage to control your levels consistently, then you should be able to discount that as a cause.

Are you on any medication for the diabetes?

Andy

 

[Steff]

Hi Jonathen sorry we had to "meet" this way bout you will be well supported in here by all of us x

 

[Jennywren]

Welcome to the forum Jonathan 🙂

 

[gail2]

Hi I was diagnosed type 2 in 2005 and also with bipolar disorder 3 years later i get confused as,to wether its the bipolar giving me mood swings or my sugar levels does anybody else have the same problems and how do you find out which is the cause please.
Thanks Jonathan

Hello Jonathan Welcome to the site. They are a great bunch of people here full of support, no question to small or to silly to ask. I also have a dx of bipolar as well as blpd. For me its very much a chicken and egg situation as to if its the bp or diabetes causing the mood swings and each does effect the other. Look forward to getting to know you better.
PS Hope you dont mind me saying do you go on any web sites for the bp the MDF site and bipolar4all are good sites
Take care
gail

 

[Sheilagh1958]

Welcome to the site Jonathan

 

[KateR]

Welcome Jonathan.