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Not a Sweet Life: When Diabetes Hits with Mood Swings
Perhaps one of the hardest challenges in living with diabetes is the roller coaster of moods. One moment you’re feeling jittery and tired, and then sad and angry the next. More often than not, this puts a strain on relationships. Being lethargic, for instance, makes one disconnected from conversations, and therefore comes off as indifference. Being easily irritable, sometimes in the littlest things, leaves loved ones frustrated and downright annoyed, too. In other words, diabetes doesn’t just affect your physical health, but mental and social well-being. Why Mood Swings Happen No matter which type of diabetes you have, you’re bound to experience some highs and lows in emotions. The culprit?…