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Christy Ann
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Diabetes Mood Swings...? I have them, do you, any advise...?

HI Brigid, I should have my thyroid check--however in the past when I go to the doctor they usually make comments like: It looks like you have an enlarged thyroid, then they check it and everything...

Tagged: Type, 3, CMG, Swings, Mood

Replied Sep 7

Diabetes Mood Swings...? I have them, do you, any advise...?

Hi Abby! Thanks for the response....it is nice to know that others have similar issues as far as high & low "mood swings" , I try to be aware of them too, however like some say this is easy sai...

Tagged: Type, 3, CMG, Swings, Mood

Replied Sep 7

A View from the Outside In (Cont.)

Gerri, thank you for the welcoming reply; I agree with you regarding the patience section, further each party has to work to achieve a harmonious balance with respect to patience. I also agree that...

Replied Sep 7

A View from the Outside In (Cont.)

I appoligize for not introducing myself to the community, My name is Mark, I'm Christys' husband. I think we will stick with one account as we're a family and feel like there is nothing either of u...

Replied Sep 7

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Christy Ann replied to Michelle Johnson's discussion '6.6 A1C' in the group Omnipod Users
Wow! This is awesome! Have you changed your diet at all? That is a hugh difference. You deserve a high five! :)
September 15
Christy Ann joined jessica's group
Oh! BABY!!!
A group for those of us who are hoping, wishing, praying, wanting to be pregnant one day. A source of pregnancy web links, helpful tips. frustration, support, happy thoughts, etc.
September 10
Christy Ann and PAMELA JOANNE MOE-KAVIANI are now friends
September 8
MelissaBL replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'Diabetes Mood Swings...? I have them, do you, any advise...?'
High blood sugar can cause rage and irritability because of the adrenaline rush and fight-or-flight response it activates. Don't blame yourself for being irrationally angry or intense while high. I'm the same way and my husband has learned to be m...
September 7
Helmut replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'Diabetes Mood Swings...? I have them, do you, any advise...?'
I am a T1 and had my share of mood swings and depression. I never made an effort to connect the mood swings to my bg. Thus I don't know whether my mood swings and depression were related to D. The biggest insight that I had was that depression is ...
September 7
Karen Doering replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
and...........lows can wipe me out where all I want to do is lay around, but at work I just keep working. I guess when we are in our own element we lash out at our loved ones, and cave into the drained feeling of a high or low. All day long I go t...
September 7
Leticia replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
Mark Your Love for your wife is very obvious. Your support is so essential. But if you would get an acct. for yourself you can customize it. She can have her acct in her fav. colors...and you can have your fav team and music on yours...lots of fun...
September 7
Karen Doering replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
How does he do it, good question?? I feel that the low self esteem comes from the anxiety of possibly going low. With any chronic illness comes anxiety and depression. I have been diabetic since I was 8 and I suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety ...
September 7
Karen Doering replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In'
All very true, but I am so glad to read of your unconditional and understanding love.
September 7
Christy Ann replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'Diabetes Mood Swings...? I have them, do you, any advise...?'
HI Brigid, I should have my thyroid check--however in the past when I go to the doctor they usually make comments like: It looks like you have an enlarged thyroid, then they check it and everything comes back normal. Thanks for the good info. Christy
September 7
Christy Ann replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'Diabetes Mood Swings...? I have them, do you, any advise...?'
Hi Abby! Thanks for the response....it is nice to know that others have similar issues as far as high & low "mood swings" , I try to be aware of them too, however like some say this is easy said then done. What do your loved ones do to help you re...
September 7
Dave   _ replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
It's not a matter of hiding something. It's as matter of confusion for the rest of us. Been there, done that on other forums where THREE people shared the same account. It drove the rest of us nuts. But do what you want; it's your dime. (BTW, it's...
September 7
Christy Ann replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
Gerri, thank you for the welcoming reply; I agree with you regarding the patience section, further each party has to work to achieve a harmonious balance with respect to patience. I also agree that I nor anyone is perfect except in the eyes of the...
September 7
Christy Ann replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
I appoligize for not introducing myself to the community, My name is Mark, I'm Christys' husband. I think we will stick with one account as we're a family and feel like there is nothing either of us needs to withhold from the other, so a seperate ...
September 7
Dave   _ replied to Christy Ann's discussion 'A View from the Outside In (Cont.)'
"Posted by" says "Christy Ann", yet you end the post with "Mark". Whassup with that?
September 7
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At 10:33am on August 31, 2009, Anna Kiff (FatCatAnna) said…
Okay Christy Ann - you've got me sold on now calling myself the "Household CEO" - here I was only ever calling myself the "Domestic Engineer" but CEO - well it's got a certain amount of POWER behind it. I only came on to say - hi - and how much I love your pics you've got posted here.
Yikes - just realised you joined up yesteray so WELCOME WELCOME WECOME!!!
See you around the play ground here at Tudiabetes!
Anna from Montreal http://www.diabetes1.org/blogs/Annas_Blog
At 9:49am on August 31, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi!
Beautiful pictures! I have two daughters, one is going to be 28 yrs old next month and she has 2 daughters....my grandbabies! I have another daughter that is 18 yrs. old and just started college.
Yes, having diabetes and raising kids can be very hard, I know...have been Type 1 for 17 years.
It is so worth it though....they actually keep me going. I am glad you are here on TU...alot of very helpful and supportive people.
Take care
Robyn
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At 2:54pm on August 30, 2009, Robyn said…
welcome!

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Greencastle, IN / Quantico , VA / Laguna Hills, CA /" Military Brat"
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
March 17, 2004
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.2
What glucose meter do you use?
FreeStyle Lite
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
OmniPod
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.markhermanlandscapes.com
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
To make friends who also have type 1 diabetes
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
I googled diabetes meet ups ran across this website...I would like to further my education on diabetes and talk with others who have the same disease. “Diabetes is manageable” everyone says, which is true! However not much is ever said on how to handle the mood swings and help your LOVED ONES manage LIVING with a diabetic...I love my family and I want manage my diabetes better!
What do you do for a living?
Household CEO, Assistant to my Husband -- Landscape Contractor

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