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OriginalGeek

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

Reply to LiberalEsto (Original post)

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 11:47 PM

Jun 2013

In the last 5 years I've lost my dad, my grandma, my Uncle (Dad's brother) and my mother. I've noticed my wife comments that I'm a lot grumpier than normal and I admit there are times when I get ridiculously angry about dumb shit and it passes within minutes and I have no idea why I was mad. And I get some road rage out of my system by yelling in my car.

Just last week my doctor switched me from metformin to something else (glimersomething or other)...I should keep an eye on all that... see if I can match up bad mood swings with times when I'm ignoring my diet and pills...

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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