In Fact, Blood Sugar Levels Affect The Psychological Condition Of Diabetics

Illustration of diabetes can affect emotional state (Unsplas/Uday Mittal)

JAKARTA – The most obvious symptom of diabetes is the level of sugar or glucose in the blood which tends to be high. Not only affects the physical condition, but it also causes sudden mood swings.

Mood swings or mood swings that often change, sometimes for no apparent reason, could be influenced by the level of glucose in the blood. Reported by Medical News Today, Monday, July 26, stress triggered by diabetes can spread to complications.

Not only at high blood sugar levels, emotional conditions can also be affected by low blood sugar levels. Symptoms include hunger, confusion, difficulty coordinating and making decisions, irritability.

So what are the symptoms of emotional changes triggered by high blood sugar levels?

Fluctuations in blood glucose can cause rapid mood swings. From bad mood to irritability. This condition occurs during hypoglycemic episodes or when glucose levels drop below 70 mg/dL.

Meanwhile, when experiencing hyperglycemic episodes with glucose levels above 130 mg/dL while fasting and 180 mg/dL after eating can also cause confusion in type 1 diabetics. In contrast to type 2 diabetics, they feel less confused.

Some people with diabetes feel depressed. Because they are too worried about their blood sugar pressure. Is it too high or too low, what to do, and the thoughts associated with it.

Even more depressing, there are elements of the unexpected. For example, suddenly blood sugar rises dramatically after you can't sleep or glucose rises even though you feel like you're running an appropriate diet.

In unexpected conditions, people with diabetes need to plan every activity. Starting from the hours of sleep, what time to eat, how much portion, what can be eaten and the taboos, and how long to exercise.

If lifestyle causes diabetes, lifestyle changes can also affect mood swings. However, lifestyle changes to become healthier need to be accustomed to starting from small things. This means that it requires a process that is not short and needs to be carried out continuously.

It is recommended for people with diabetes to engage in physical activity that helps improve mood, reduce glucose levels, and maintain a healthy weight. In essence, a person with diabetes needs to register to regulate and manage healthy behaviors.

In addition, it is also necessary to have a strong support system network. Plus regular doctor consultations and regular blood sugar checks.