Posted by Jay on July 30, 2006, at 23:20:20
In reply to Bipolar and blood sugar, posted by spriggy on July 30, 2006, at 20:18:23
Hi Spriggy...
Well, I have been dx'd "soft" bipolar, mixed rapid cycling, and I was dx'd with type 2 diabetes about 8 months- to - a year ago. My doc agreed it was possibly the combo of my illness, and the new meds, like Zyprexa and Seroquel, and Risperdal, that possibly played a role in causing this. But, I guess for legal reasons, he won't "outright" say it, but pointed to the studies to me that show the co-relation. My doctor has now said that they are finding even more psych meds, this time the tricyclics, to mess up blood sugar.
Important thing here is treatment. Honestly, no I am no expert, but untreated diabetes can do major damage in ways we can't really see at the moment, but in the long run. I would ignore the "borderline" thing, and get advice from a endocrinologist. It's best to get this thing under control asap, as long as your sugar goes higher, the silent damage over time it can cause. Not trying to freak you out....just as one who has been there, this is nothing to fool around with, I am sure you know. With treatment and proper lifestyle changes, it can likely never be a bother in your life again.
Best wishes,
Jay
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