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[MattClark211]

Hi people. Been looking through this site a while and thought it would do me good to register and express myself abit and see if it helps.

Abit about me, I was diagnosed as Type 1 when I was 16, july 2004. I've had a roller coaster of 12 years but I've done really well with my diabetes until recently which is why I've come here. My first child was born in February this year but since then I've been suffering all sorts of random blood sugar drops through nights and daytimes. I've started having bad panic attacks every time I have a hypo which makes them worse than they are. I'm convinced having a child has released some hormone type changes in my body. Hope this doesn't sound too crazy. Just wondering if anyone else has heard or expirienced anything similar.

 

[Northerner]

Hi Matt, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear you are having problems I don't have children, but I wonder if there is a possible problem with stress (whether conscious or subconscious) and/or sleepless nights? Stress can certainly play havoc with blood sugar levels - extra cortisol and adrenaline will normally cause your liver to release extra glucose, but for some people stress can actually cause a decrease in levels, so it's not clear cut. What insulin regime are you on? Have you noticed any patterns in the timing of the hypos in relation to other events, such as injection times, food consumed, time of day/night? Have you spoken to a DSN about the problems?

 

[grovesy]

Welcome!

 

[Marsbartoastie]

Having had such good control for so long there must be a reason that things are currently out of kilter. A man does experience hormone changes following the birth of a child...especially a girl. Apparently it's nature's way of softening him a bit to help with the bonding process. There's a big initial dip in testosterone which usually lingers for about 8 weeks or so. However, everyone is different and your hormones may still be in a state of flux. It might be worth talking to your doc.

 

[Radders]

I agree about stress playing havoc with levels. My worst and most unpredictable hypos ever were when I had been under prolonged and constant stress, as opposed to the sudden sort.

 

[Copepod]

Welcome to the forum, MattClark211.
I've not heard any new fathers report similar issues, but if you wait long enough, I'm sure someone will remember it happening to them.
Have you discussed with any member of your diabetes team (if you attend hospital clinic) or your GP? I appreciate that there's not much hope of any contact over bank holiday weekend, but perhaps worth a phone call on Tuesday, if you haven't done so before?