emotional diabetes it is not one of the officially recognized types of diabetes. Although it is not considered a type of diabetes, it is essential to clarify that emotional problems can unbalance sugar levels in our body. After the diagnosis of diabetes, it is essential that the follow-up begins as soon as possible and that life changes are adopted.
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Emotional diabetes summary
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which increased levels of glucose in the blood.
Emotional diabetes is not an officially recognized type of diabetes.
It is essential to analyze the individual as a whole to identify the real cause of diabetes, which cannot be the exclusive result of some stressful event.
Lifestyle changes are essential for managing diabetes.
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What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease which consists of don't producetion ofan the amount enough of insulin. It can also happen that the insulin produced does not work properly in the body.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which promotes the entry of glucose into the cells so that it can be used in different cellular activities. When problems occur in the production or action of insulin, glucose remains in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycemia that characterizes diabetes.
The diagnosis of diabetes is made through tests, such as fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin and glycemic curve. After diagnosis, it is essential to immediately start monitoring and treating the patient in order to avoid complications.
Treatment may involve changes in diet, adoption of physical activities and, in some cases, the use of insulin. the diabetes has no cure, however, it is possible to control the disease. To learn more, visit: diabetes mellitus.
What is emotional diabetes?
First, we must make it clear that emotional diabetes does not exist at Medicine, this term being used by some people to describe the detection of diabetes in the face of trauma or stress. Officially, diabetes is classified into type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and other types.
Although there is no formal diagnosis of emotional diabetes, it is important to make it clear that psychological issues can influence blood sugar levels, which makes it possible for a person to discover diabetes under these circumstances. However, an emotional problem alone is not the cause of this illness.
According to the Brazilian Diabetes Society, O stress can directly change blood glucose, and this can happen in two ways. First, stressed people tend not to take care of themselves properly, which causes many not to eat well, not practice physical activity and even abuse alcohol.
The second way stress affects blood glucose, according to this society, is through hormones of stress, so mental stress can raise or lower blood glucose very much in cases of type 1 diabetes, and in type 2 diabetes, levels tend to increase.
Faced with a picture of diabetes after a serious emotional problem, it is essential to analyze the individual as a whole so that the true causes of the disease can be elucidated. The correct diagnosis is essential for an individualized and correct treatment.
types of diabetes
There are different types of diabetes mellitus, and, according to the Brazilian Society of Diabetes, the most recommended classification is the one based on its etiopathogenesis. According to this classification, we have:
type 1 diabetes: O type diabetes 1 most commonly affects children and adolescents and is the result of the action of antibodies that attack insulin-producing cells. This type of diabetes is not associated with weight and obesity.
Type 2 diabetes: O diabetes type 2 is considered the most common and is related to obesity and aging. In this case, the patient produces insulin, but its action is hampered, a condition known as insulin resistance. The body then starts producing more insulin in order to keep glucose levels in their normal range. When the body is no longer able to control this balance, diabetes arises.
Gestational diabetes: As the name suggests, Gestational diabetes is a type diagnosed during pregnancy and may or may not be transient.
Other types of diabetes: Other types of diabetes are rare and are related, for example, to genetic problems, endocrinopathies, diseases of the exocrine pancreas and the use of certain medications.
By Vanessa Sardinha dos Santos
Biology teacher
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SANTOS, Vanessa Sardinha dos. "Emotional diabetes"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/doencas/diabetes-emocional.htm. Accessed March 25, 2022.
