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I am a "Brittle" Type 2 Diabetic Needing $7,000 With NO Insurance, I Need YOUR Help !!
I was diagnosed over 2 years ago with "Brittle" Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetic Gastroparesis with NO HEALTH INSURANCE QUAILTY OF LIFE IS POOR "Brittle" meaning,
Brittle Diabetes is a subjective term and the diagnosis often depends on the experience of the patient, family and physician involved. The most useful definition of brittle diabetes is a functional one: "the patient whose life is constantly disrupted by episodes of hyper- or hypoglycemia, whatever their cause". While these patients are rare (less than one percent diabetics), they cause a considerable burden on hospital, social, and family resources due to multiple hospital admissions.
Many early studies tried to identify possible physiological mechanisms for the brittleness but with increasing study, it has become clear that the majority of cases are due to psychological factors. Metabolic abnormalities are a rare cause of poor glycemic control.
Brittleness may be in the form of hyperglycemic brittleness, hypoglycemic brittleness or a combination of both. Brittle diabetics followed over a long period of time have been noted to have certain characteristics:
Most patients were consistent in whether their recurrent episodes were hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic in nature. Only occasional patients showing "mixed brittleness".
There is a significant mortality rate. Among survivors, the insulin dose tends to drop over time and episodes of hyperglycemia and severe hypoglycemia become less frequent.
Diabetic complications seem to be more frequent in brittle diabetics and are most likely related to poorer metabolic control.
Type 2 diabetes is a SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION that often requires the use of anti-diabetic medication, or insulin to keep blood sugar levels under control. However the development of type 2 diabetes and its side effects (complications) can be prevented if detected and treated at an early stage.
In advanced stages, type 2 diabetes may cause DAMAGE to insulin producing cells in the pancreas, leading to insufficient insulin production such as a "INSULIN PUMP" for your body's needs.
Type 2 diabetes can lead to a greater chance of health problems which could in some cases affect your ability to work and could therefore affect your personal income.
Another factor to bear in mind is that increased care may be needed, from your family or from a carer, particularly as you get older.
With the right support and good diabetes management, the potential negative effects of type 2 diabetes can be minimised.
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