Can you give me some insight?

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Registered: 08-16-2007
Can you give me some insight?
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Thu, 08-16-2007 - 11:14pm

I have a question about diabetes and mood. I hope some of you can offer some insight.  The guy my daughter has been dating has diabetes. He was diagnosed about three years ago. He doesn't eat right, test regularly or take care of himself in general.  She's known him about 7 months. Lately she's noticed that he's become very sensitive, demands attention, is jealous and insecure, acts very petty and immature (he's 33), and in general lets little things really bother him. He also doesn't want to help her with chores or small requests. His apartment is a mess and he won't clean.  This is all a change from a few months ago.  I think the mood swing and change in emotions and attitude could be related to out of control levels and fluctuations.  Right now they are disagreeing on several things and she is trying to end the relationship with him for all of the reasons mentioned above. She's tried to get him to care about himself and do better, but he refuses. Now he's almost stalking her, calling and messaging. One minute he says she'll never hear from him and the next he calls and apologizes. From what she knows this isn't a repetitive behavior from past relationships.


Is there a relationship between depression, and a change of mood and behavior related to diabetes, high levels and/or fluctuations?  What advice would you give?


Thanks for your help.


Missi

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Thu, 08-16-2007 - 11:56pm

Hi and welcome to the board.


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Fri, 08-17-2007 - 9:24am

Thanks so much for your reply. She is attempting to break it off, but he keeps trying to contact her. Last night he came to our home while she was here. We've tried to talk to him but it's like he can't understand what is said.

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Fri, 08-17-2007 - 11:25am

How close was your dd to his family?