I recently started using insulin for my Type 2 Diabetes and I am feeling much better both physically and mentally. I have been treated for depression for about 10 years and I have been able to reduce the amount of antidepressants I need since I started the insulin. Has anyone else noticed a change in their level of depression when beginning insulin?

With any illness, not limited to diabetes when the body begans to heal or feel better the mind seems to conincide with it. This makes a lot of sense. Congrats for feeling more mentally stable and best of luck to you. Diabetes sucks I'm not on insulin, but I certainly noticed an improvement in my general mood when I was started on treatment (Metformin). I felt alive again for the first time in ages. I have no idea...but I know that clay is a big help for diabetes and depression, too. read about clay on google, you'll find amassing things about it! I have not actually heard that about insulin before. I'm very happy for you!

In my case, I am not at a point where I take insulin (only Metformin/Actos) but I felt better (physically and mentally) the moment I started exercising on a regular basis. For years, I thought the people that talked about a "runner's high" , etc were nuts but I am here to tell you, I feel a world different!