Diabetes and Anxiety?

Have any diabetics noticed that Diabetes can cause anxiety because of hypos? I have gone spiraling into this anxiety filled world because when I am in school or doing anything social for that matter I am constantly paranoid of going low. This has caused me to have comfort levels in the mid 100's instead of under 100. This really sucks.

people with diabetes, have a tendency towards added anxiety about blood sugar levels. This anxiety is secondary to the disease, but potentially just as debilitating. Because control is dependant on a balance between insulin, food and exercise (not to mention stress and hormone levels etc.) it is possible to worry about every facet of human existence and its relevant effect on blood sugar levels.

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Diabetes can be a socially unacceptable disease. Every new diabetic must learn how to inject himself or herself and do awkward bloodletting experiments in public. If you decide to go undercover, you must deal with the anxiety of maintaining your cover, and keeping your secret.

Setting goals, and trying different behaviours to work towards solutions can make a big difference in reducing the anxiety that often accompanies the diabetes.

Talk to your doctor about this. Ask if you could try Lantus, which doesn't seem to cause as many lows as some of other basal insulins. Another insulin you could ask about is Levemir.

I was having a lot of problems going low during the day on NHP and also at night, and since starting Lantus, I seldom go as low as I used to.

When I do go lower than I should its probably because of my mealtime insulin. I sometimes dose for a few carbs more than what I actually eat, or I'll be late eating my next meal. Other than these miscalcuations and delays, I don't really have lows that bother me. I certainly don't have the constant headaches and daily lows that I got on NPH.

I think you will find that once you've been on Lantus for a while, your anxiety would be greatly reduced. Talk to your doc or your endo about it.
Good luck!