{"id":2246,"date":"2018-08-06T13:43:01","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T13:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2246"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:03:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:33:50","slug":"what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Brittle Diabetes: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#Causes_and_Symptoms_of_Brittle_Diabetes\" title=\"Causes and Symptoms of Brittle Diabetes\">Causes and Symptoms of Brittle Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#What_are_the_Risk_Factors_Involved_with_Brittle_Diabetes\" title=\"What are the Risk Factors Involved with Brittle Diabetes?\">What are the Risk Factors Involved with Brittle Diabetes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#The_following_risk_factors_for_brittle_diabetes_are_higher_if_you\" title=\"The following risk factors for brittle diabetes are higher if you:\">The following risk factors for brittle diabetes are higher if you:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#Treatment_for_Brittle_Diabetes\" title=\"Treatment for Brittle Diabetes\">Treatment for Brittle Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#Continuous_glucose_monitoring\" title=\"Continuous glucose monitoring\">Continuous glucose monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#Subcutaneous_insulin_pump\" title=\"Subcutaneous insulin pump\">Subcutaneous insulin pump<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-brittle-diabetes-a-complete-guide\/#i\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brittle diabetes, also known as unstable diabetes, is a condition where it becomes difficult to manage blood sugar levels. People with brittle diabetes go through frequent and extreme swings in blood glucose levels, causing hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Moreover, it is not considered to be a separate kind of diabetes but is an advanced complication of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2246\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_and_Symptoms_of_Brittle_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Causes and Symptoms of Brittle Diabetes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Diagnosing brittle diabetes can be challenging, considering various other reasons for fluctuating blood sugar levels. If the normal glucose level in the human body is fluctuating wildly, the causes may include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Irregular glucome monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lots of stress<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An eating disorder<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your intestines struggle to absorb nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Celiac disease<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gastroparesis- a condition that slows down or stops the emptying of food from your stomach into your intestines.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Insulin sensitivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Risk_Factors_Involved_with_Brittle_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are the Risk Factors Involved with Brittle Diabetes?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brittle diabetes mostly occurs in people who have type 1 diabetes. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While type 1 diabetes involves blood sugar levels that fluctuate between high and low, it results in dangerous roller-coaster effects. The fluctuations in glucose levels can be rapid and unpredictable, causing dramatic symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_following_risk_factors_for_brittle_diabetes_are_higher_if_you\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The following risk factors for brittle diabetes are higher if you:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have hormonal imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are overweight<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are in your 20s or 30s<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have a high level of stress on a regular basis<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have gastroparesis or celiac disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Brittle Diabetes Develops? Out of the various causes, psychological issues and inconsistent digestion as a result of nerve damage account for most cases. Often associated with stress, depression, and other psychological issues, brittle diabetes leads to acute and temporary insulin resistance. The body does not respond to insulin, and this can come on and disappear very quickly without warning. This can lead to distinct challenges when needing to judge insulin doses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_for_Brittle_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Treatment for Brittle Diabetes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1721512807.jpg\" alt=\"Brittle diabetes- cgm\" class=\"wp-image-10297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1721512807.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1721512807-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1721512807-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuous_glucose_monitoring\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Continuous glucose monitoring<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conventionally, diabetes management involves regular blood sugar testing. However, people with brittle diabetes need to track their sugar levels more often than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A sensor is placed under your skin in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). This sensor constantly tracks glucose levels in your tissues and alerts you when your levels get too high or too low. This helps you to treat your blood sugar issues right away. If you think a CGM system might work well for you, talk to your doctor to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subcutaneous_insulin_pump\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Subcutaneous insulin pump<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For people with brittle diabetes, the most important goal is to better match the amount of insulin they receive to how much they need at any specific time. This is where a subcutaneous insulin pump comes into light. This pump is the most effective treatment for brittle diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This little pump is kept in your belt or pocket. The needle is connected to a narrow plastic tube attached to the pump. Moreover, the needle is inserted beneath your skin. The gadget is worn 24 hours a day and constantly delivers insulin into your system. It helps maintain stable insulin levels, which in turn helps maintain balanced glucose levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-nephropathy-prevention-and-treatment\/\"><em>Read More: Diabetic Nephropathy: Prevention and Treatment<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brittle diabetes is not lethal, you and your diabetes specialist can work together and manage your blood sugar levels. However, you should also know that managing any kind of diabetes requires constant testing. Get yourself an <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JMvP9I\">easy-to-use glucometer<\/a> to keep track of your numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more diabetes-related information, download the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/33LEzxK\">BeatO App<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10302,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,39],"class_list":["post-2246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-hyperglycemia"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2246"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2246"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18779,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2246\/revisions\/18779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}