How does brittle diabetes develop and what is it associated with?
Brittle diabetes has a number of potential causes. It can be caused by absorption problems in the intestines. This includes delayed stomach emptying, drug interactions, insulin absorption issues and malfunctioning hormones. Severely low blood sugar levels may also create thyroid and adrenal gland problems. Gastroperesis, delayed stomach emptying, can affect the rate at which food, glucose and insulin is absorbed into the bloodstream. Brittle diabetes is often associated with psychological issues such as stress and depression.
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