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LiberalEsto

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11. Thank you all for your thoughtful suggestions!

Reply to LiberalEsto (Original post)

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 10:23 PM

Jun 2013

I suspect the blood sugar levels are definitely causing mood swings. I talked with him earlier tonight about eating a little something every couple of hours. like a whole grain cracker and a piece of cheese, etc. to keep his blood sugar steady.

The lack of enough sleep is definitely a factor; he put in a 15-hour day the other day and only got 5 hours' sleep. He took a nap when he got home, and seems calmer now.

Someone also suggested getting his thyroid levels checked; he's going to call the family doctor about that next week.

Can anyone recommend a good book on diabetes?

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Is explosive rage connected in any way to being pre-diabetic? [View all] LiberalEsto Jun 2013 OP

It was for me. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #1

Can't speak to the physical effects of diabetes on the brain, sarge43 Jun 2013 #2

I went through a time in the early years of this century where I had, not rage, but immense levels.. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #3

It sounds like life is just piling up on him right now. Can you convince him that he needs to Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #4

A parent dying can be a very stressful time. ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #5

Have him see a doctor. Work from the inside out, body work, then help with his stressors. nolabear Jun 2013 #6

Pointed something out to my nephew who suffered from PTSD post Iraq.... Wounded Bear Jun 2013 #7

Good point. The snacks should be higher in protein and lower in sugar, MH1 Jun 2013 #10

poor blood sugar control can lead to severe mood swings struggle4progress Jun 2013 #8

Everything everyone else said, but also make sure he is sleeping. MH1 Jun 2013 #9

Thank you all for your thoughtful suggestions! LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #11

I'm glad he was able to listen to you, my dear LiberalEsto... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #13

My dad is a diabetic, and has serious rage outbursts. Joe Shlabotnik Jun 2013 #12

I never thought of it but my doc told me I'm pre-diabetic about two years ago. OriginalGeek Jun 2013 #14

Huge mood swings, Hula Popper Jun 2013 #15

3 major stresses at once MrsBrady Jun 2013 #16

diabetes handmade34 Jun 2013 #17

It goddam better well not be or I'll be fucking pissed! Iggo Jun 2013 #18

When he goes to the doctor next week marzipanni Jun 2013 #19