I am a diabetic aged 53, always suffered from depression, but it's under control and find it harder to consentrate at work for about 1 year, changing jobs and learning the work was and still difficult than a few years ago. I also type numbers backwards & type a P for 9. What's happening to me?
I tried to talk to my doctor but he THINKS it relates to my bad diabetes control, but I worry it's more.
I work with Accounts so I have slowed down to check and recheck my data input.
Hi Sue,
Depression can make it very hard to concentrate. Also, the stress of a new job can make it hard to concentrate, plus it may keep you from taking care of your diabetes as well as you should. However, you need to do that. My post on this site for this coming Monday will highlight some information on diabetes and Alzheimer's risk, but for now I can briefly say that you are at higher risk if your diabetes isn't controlled.
Still, stress may be the issue here. Or the wrong depression medication, if you are taking one. They affect people very differently.
Whatever it is, if you are concerned, you need to check with your doctor, get your meds straight, and try to lower your stress level. It's harder for most of us to learn, as we age. That doesn't mean you have dementia. But you have things going on a doctor should check out.
Carol
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