diabetes/depression

[donna7777]

I have had depression issue for several years.  Mostly, my mood has been pretty good.  I am taking amytriptyline and that seems to work great for me.  2-3 years ago, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  Recently, my blood sugars have been low.  I do not know why my sugars are running lower.  I am very depressed of late.  I have spent the last couple of days crying.  It seems like evrything and everyone is hurting my feelings.  I know that generally I get more depressed around the holidays.... but is my depression and low blood sugars related?  

[churnman]

I am a diabetic too and am unresolved about the low blood sugar/depression syndrome. I know that the sugar rush will make you feel better regardless of diabetes and tend to have a candy bar or two when this happens.

I am not advocating this as a long term solution but it has helped me in the past between medication adjustments.

[mammo]

Hi, sorry to hear how bad you are feeling.  It sounds like your body has built up a tolerance to your amytriptyline, this is very common and is why your depression has returned.  Don't stop the medication call your doctor and go from there.  This is when we are normally switched to a different one. The low blood sugar will not make you depressed, but just dealing with the diabetes can.  If you have been taking good care of yourself it may be that your diabetes has improved, and you may not need as much medication and/or insulin, which is good!  Can you tell us just how low your sugar is?  I would call your Endo about this, some people have been able to stop their diabetes medication thru proper nutrition, weight control and exercise. Call both your doctors so you can get some relief from the depression and to discuss with your Endo your low glucose readings.  I too, get more depressed during the holidays but your medication should keep it from taking you down that far.  I wish you all the best, everything will be fine.  Take care.