Everyone has experienced hanger at some pointthe mood swings caused bylow blood sugar.
Low blood sugar can affect a person whether they have diabetes or not.
It may be frustrating to deal with diabetes day after day for a lifetime.
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However, anger that escalates into physical, verbal, or emotional abuse should never be tolerated.
Fortunately, it is treatable.
With self-care and preparation, most severe mood swings are avoidable.
You may feel like your emotions are out of your control.
Self-control of aggressive behaviors requires energy, much of which comes from glucose.
When Anger Becomes Abuse
Every person has a right to get angry sometimes.
But it isn’t normal for someone with diabetes to erupt into anger and take it out on others.
If anger is expressed violently to hurt or scare you, then it becomes domestic abuse.
Abuse can be actual physical contact, like hitting, slapping, pushing, or otherwise inflicting bodily harm.
It can also be threatening or belittling you or making you feel intimidated or scared.
Can Diabetes Cause Psychosis?
Don’t underestimate the importance of their diet and regular mealtimes.
Your partner should be willing to create an emergency plan to keep you and others safe.
Abusive relationships are often isolated ones, where the abused partner lives in secrecy and fear.
Telling others breaks the silence and enables you to more easily seek help.
If you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugar can help with managing mood swings.
If your partner has diabetes and struggles with anger, confirm you have an emergency plan.
This could include calling 911 at the first sign of an emotional outburst.
Seek immediate help if your partner is verbally or emotionally abusive.
If untreated, hyperglycemia can lead toketoacidosis.
You may also feel anxious or irritable.
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