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Permalink Reply by Stacey :0)~ on October 7, 2009 at 8:07pm

Yes I've had my thyroid checked regularly because I have many symptoms of a low thyroid problem. But my tests always come back ok although I know there are debates in the medical community about what is a "normal" thyroid level. I asked my last DR to check my T3 and T4 level last year too and all turned out within the normal range. While I'm happy my lab work comes out "normal" I get frustrated too because I want to know why I am experiencing all these symptoms typical to a thyroid problem and feel like maybe something is being overlooked. Everything I have read about thyroid problems sure sounds like what I am experiencing! I'm still taking the Vit.D that my DR prescribed and my memory seems to be significantly better then before taking it so that's been a good thing!

Permalink Reply by Stuart on October 20, 2009 at 5:48am

"White coats" are pretty blessed good about dain bramage & memory loss.

Seizures while spooky as is unconsciousness is not likely to be causing you the problems you are having. In the abstract, "theoretically" sure maybe, but just not very likely. You're not having them daily, not having them weekly, and they are the result of nasty, nasty lows.

When I was single, I had few external responsibilities, just "me" stuff and memory was easy. Hey did I remember to change the sheets last night.... hummmngh? Now, cleen sheets are barely on the list; the kids homework, their projects, attending the dopey PTA meeting, did I get the work rosters to the employers, did I schedule the flu shots, do we have stewardship meetings at chuurch this week or next week.... etc., etc.

There is a heck of a lot more stuff on Stuart's plate going on, and very little of it can be ignored, and very little involves solely me. Having to care for other people, other interactions which are not directly us, IMHO account for a great deal of memory loss. Toss in a side-order of horemonal changes, brain chemisty, body chemistry for all of us as we grow older, and the mixture means we are forgetting things more easily.

What kinds of things are you "loosing" exactly?
Stuart

Permalink Reply by Mike M. on March 12, 2010 at 6:31am

I am starting to have this issue as well. I have had T1 for a little over 24 years now and I can't figure out why, I used to be able to remember everything. Now, things "come back" to me a day or two after something happens and I "remember" this or that. It's weird, and I don't really know how to explain it but that is the way it is with me. Hope things get better for you, Mike

Permalink Reply by sallygreen99 on March 10, 2011 at 4:23pm

Hi Stacey,
I also have the same issues with short term memory loss, have had T1 for 44yrs, am 51; and am waiting to get an ultrasound test on my Carotid Artery as I have a Murmur. I believe that this is a Diabetic related thing (Memory Loss) amongst others!!!! The older I am getting, the more seems to go wrong, sigh when will it all end?????
I had a massive heart attack at 50, ending up with 4 bypass grafts.
I tried using a pump, but with my brain being harder to use, found it extremely stressful to try and work with the machine and gave it up! Dumb eh?

Permalink Reply by mary ann jacob on April 19, 2011 at 6:00pm

Ive been type 1 for almost 38 years now,,i recently started pump therapy
i have had memory loss for awhile now too..i have had a major problem most of my diabetic life with lows and extreme lows,,,,The Endo said this kind of hypos can cause memeory lost,,ive been told that keeping the sugar a bit high for a short time helps improve your memory,,,i havent found this to be true in my case....i forget where i park my car,,,forget what my husband asked me to do or say,,,ect,,,too many too explain

Permalink Reply by Jim Devlin on April 19, 2011 at 7:21pm

T1 since 52'
Had terrible problem with lows until I got a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM).
Never have had a pump. See few pluses.
My CGM alerts me when my glucose gets down to 80mg/dl or above 200mg/dl. It's far from perfect, however, I have not had my glucose lower than 75mg/dl since I first received it 14 months ago. My last A1c was .06%.
I have hypoglycemic unawareness too.
I love my CGM, but not nearly as much as my wife does (no more low sugar reactions she would deal with frequently).
My memory gives me problems but so far not extreme.Lately, it seems improved.

Permalink Reply by Theunha on May 10, 2011 at 8:26am

Hi Everyone.
I was diagnosed at 2 years. been living with Diabetes for 21 years. The only time I've had problems with memory is after a low. The worst case happened on a Choir camp 10years ago. woke up in the hospital and I started freaking out because I'm going to miss the camp. I finally got a nurse and she told me the teacher just called and will be along to collect me in about an hours time, but first I must have breakfast. I was really confused and thought that maybe my mom took my luggage to the school and asked them to pick me up at the hospital before they depart for the camp (totally out of character for my mom). I then asked the nurse the time, she replied 6:30 Sunday 3 March 2002.WHOA! SUNDAY!?!? What happened to Friday and Saturday? To this day I can't remember anything about that Friday and Saturday at the camp.

Permalink Reply by etta amy on December 27, 2011 at 4:30pm

Surprised I just found this thread. I've been type 1 since 1990. I am 53. A couple of months ago I started a group "Diabetes and Memory Issues." I was having significant issues with my memory so I took a battery of cognitive tests that showed my short term memory was not good. Went to a speech therapist, who recommended Lumosity, a brain training aid. I also saw a neurologist. In their opinion, I had early Alzheimers. That totally freaked me out. I then went to the Memory Clinic at my local university. Saw a great psychiatrist who told me there is no way that I could be diagnosed with Alz, based on my presentation. She said my problem was likely losses from low blood sugar. She also recommended I drink less alcohol...she thought 1 drink a day was too much for me (at 108 lbs.) When she disputed the neuro's Alz diagnosis, I was so incredibly happy. Like a huge weight lifted from my brain. I have kept up the training with lumosity and I'm really improving (it's pricey, but it works). Also, I've noted that getting a good night's sleep also helps with focus.

Permalink Reply by mary ann jacob on December 28, 2011 at 5:11pm

hi type 1 for 37 yrs now..i have had memory lost for quiet awhile now,,,i didnt know ifi t was from all my lows over the years,,,which were quiet severe or stress
im on a pump now but still have memory problems cant remember where the car is,,,cant remember what my husband told me ect ,,,it can be scary somedays...

Permalink Reply by Kimb on March 15, 2012 at 5:31pm

Throwing my 2 cents in, have you been checked for any other autoimmune diseases? I hae celiac, and memory issues prior to dx or after dx but not being gf can occur. That being said, I have recently started having memory issues. Went to my doc, and before doing a bunch of tests he is doing some med changes. I go back in a month and based on how I feel things have gone, we will proceed from there. I have been T1 for 28 years, celiac for 4. Have had very low bs on and off over the years. Some pretty severe. But I never had a seizure or ended up in the er bc of one. My lowest low was 23, and I was still conscious. Think in that way I have been pretty lucky. My doc told me that my memory must still be ok bc I take care of myself and 4 other people. I told him maybe, but why would I suddenly start having major memory issues for no reason. Hope these med changes do the trick.

Permalink Reply by Scott Wilkins on June 26, 2012 at 11:07am

I think I have memory problems, at least from what I can remember... (sorry, had to do it.)

I'm a 40 year Type 1. I had some extreme lows when I was very young, one where the right side of my body curled up and became useless for about 1 hour. Left side was just fine, but my right side was immobile and very tight.

I've always had memory problems. I blame that on why it took me 7 years to get a B.S. degree. I just couldn't take on the normal load of college hours. I'm a rather intelligent person otherwise, or so I've been told. But hate it when I can't even remember the slightest detail of something I was just thinking or talking about. Very frustrating.

Diabetese definately affects 100% of you, heart and soul.

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