Diabetic youth depression

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Avatar n tn Son became diabetic 30+ yo. Daughter diabetic 40+ in addition to having SLE since she was about 20. Maternal uncle diagnosed diabetes 40+. Husband and myself not diabetic. Have four grandchildren. Oldest one is quite overweight for a young girl (16). Daughter in law claims she is not worried about the children as she was told diabetes skips a generation. Any truth to that?
20907989 tn?1619515060 The covid pandemic has also affected a good percentage of the mental health of our youth in many ways. In your opinion what are the major causes of depression in the youth during these covid stricken days?
Avatar n tn Hi Diabetic 16, I was a rebelious teen when I was diagnosed, I am now 43 but I do remember drinking too much in college which led to several seizures due to insulin shock. Luckily I never suffered any severe injuries but the possibilty was too close for comfort. I do drink occasionally but I am acutely aware of how alcohol impacts my system and adjust my insulin accordingly. I am on an insulin pump and if I know I am going to drink have programmed specific patterns to adjust for this.
Avatar f tn what are some natural vitamens that would help with depression/ anxiety? I am taking a vit b complex with C and it seems to help a little but wonder if there's something more helpful.
Avatar n tn t take an insulin dependent diabetic. I was hoping that the Diabetic sites specifically would be able to guide me. Three days of searching and still nothing. I believe that this is an area that the support groups seem to forget about or avoid. Please if anyone can ask around to your other resources to see if there is any help for a Troubled Teen who needs help sooner vs later. I hate thinking that he could be high and administer a wrong dosage. I can be reached at ***@****.
Avatar f tn s no shame in that. Like someone mentioned, a diabetic needs medication and someone with severe depression can benefit from medication. Be patient though, sometimes it can take a long time to find the right thing for you. I do urge you to talk to your youth pastor and your doctor. Your doctor can then talk to your mom and help explain things to her. It's best if your mom and dad know what kinds of medications you are on so they can help monitor things, especially in the beginning.
Avatar n tn m 24 years old,type 1 diabetes since i was 8 years old,sufffering sometimes from hypoglycemia but my major oroblem is depression esp when i have an attack of severe hypoglycemia or some complications as oral candidiasis for ex.It affect all my life i don't want to study or go out or do any of my hobbies,feeling so lonely & couldn't even seek help.PLZ HELP ME,THANK YOU.
Avatar n tn Hello, Debi. I'm not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes. I'm also not type 1 myself, but I've met many type 1s, both adult and youth. Maintaining good control is a challenge for everyone, some are better at it than others. What do you think is your most difficult area? Counting carbs? Portion size? Determining the proper insulin to carb ratios? We can provide advice in any areas you'd like to get better at with management.
Avatar m tn Hi! I need your help. Im 40 years old male and diabetic almost 6 years. My question is my thigh down to my legs are getting thinner. I used to have nice big butt and legs but I notice recently that they getting smaller. Does it has something to do with my diabetes. I also remember my uncle said one time diabetic patient will get their butt smaller or thinner? Appreciate your response soon. I'm very much worried about it.
Avatar n tn If you are still only pre-diabetic then you can still save yourself from being fully diabetic. You can also turn all of this around (mostly, Im sure you'll always be at some sort of risk). When I was diagnosed at 13 (now 21) I wish I had listened to the doctors. I could have prevented being a diabetic by simply following a diet they laid out for me and taking my glucophage.
1310633 tn?1430224091 The results are based on in-person interviews of close to 6,500 teens in the United States and questionnaires filled out by their parents. Along with asking youth about their suicidal thinking, plans and attempts, interviewers also determined which teens fit the bill for a range of mental disorders. Just over 12 percent of the youth had thought about suicide. Four percent had made a suicide plan and four percent had attempted suicide.
Avatar f tn I also have no thyroid problems. Other symptoms I have are chronic fatigue, depression, and constipation. I also cannot stand hot weather and sweat more than usual.
Avatar n tn I am 63, and diabetic. I suffer from chronic depression. I have no libido; Never have had! I will soon be celebrating 18 yrs in an unconsummated marriage. Is there any way I can ever hope to have successful intercourse with my wife?
Avatar m tn This patient support community is for discussions relating to type 2 diabetes, celiac disease, depression, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, islet cell transplantation, diabetes nutrition, parenting a diabetic child, gestational diabetes, and insulin pump therapy. A simple Google search on cidex disinfectant and copd returned this page http://tiny.
Avatar n tn In this letter she asked about depression and diabetes, and listed several symptoms of depression that her son was experiencing. Among the symptoms was Self Loathing. Having been diagnosed Type 1 fourtyseven years ago at 5 yrs. of age, I can relate to the self loathing, feeling embarrased, and generally "different than". I appear here not with a question, but a suggestion based on experience. I know that the time I spent at summer camp in Southern Calif.
Avatar m tn I have recently started sertraline for anxiety and depression, at the same time found I am borderline diabetic. My average level of glucose reading is 154. Can sertraline have any effect on the pancreas?
973741 tn?1342342773 And that ABA leads to masking which can lead to burn out and depression. What are your thoughts on ABA therapy? If it was helpful or damaging?
Avatar f tn I am a diabetic too and am unresolved about the low blood sugar/depression syndrome. I know that the sugar rush will make you feel better regardless of diabetes and tend to have a candy bar or two when this happens. I am not advocating this as a long term solution but it has helped me in the past between medication adjustments.
Avatar f tn At 15, I got into an eye surgery due to retinal detachment which is unusual to our family and I am not diabetic or any diseases my ophthalmologist thought of as its cause. Right now, I'm 19, I'm having frequent headaches and deteriorating memory capacity (I used to be so good in memorization though this one can be caused by my age but hey i'm still young). I really don't know what is this.
Avatar f tn Hi, am new here. Have had depression for 10 years. been married for 22 years. I fell in love with someone years ago, am still in love with him. he would'nt leave wife for me back then. now all of a sudden, it's just me and hubby. we sleep in seperate rooms,have"nt had sex in years. I feel like i made a big mistake. now am miserable and stuck where i am at. I am so lonely.
Avatar n tn While some depression can be related to the highs and lows in blood sugar that all diabetics face, and of course some depression can be caused by being a kid and walking the diabetic control tightrope, the fact that you write that he is occasionally hearing voices makes me very concerned that he may have another mental health issue entirely. Don't blame this on his diabetes, but insist on finding out what is wrong with him.
1583572 tn?1296670042 I was just wondering, is it natural for diabetic (bare in mind I am type 1) to have anxiety or depression at random points? Sometimes I can be really happy then the next minute I can panic about certain things, like I instantly think I'm going to die then realise im just being stupid. Or I can just have a mood swing like change. Please help.