Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I lost my Father, my son & Dog. All in a three month period. I notice a big change in the way I handled stress, especially at work. I had polio when I was 7. so at age 55 I just retired and cut my stress. Not every one is able to do that I know. But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. > > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 > months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. > I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I lost my Father, my son & Dog. All in a three month period. I notice a big change in the way I handled stress, especially at work. I had polio when I was 7. so at age 55 I just retired and cut my stress. Not every one is able to do that I know. But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. > > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 > months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. > I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I too went thru a 2 year period of extreme stress before I was diagnosed. I think if you have the disposition to become diabetic, then stress can bring it on. I have often wondered if I had not had that extreme stress for so long, would I have become diabetic??? Guess I'll never know now. Re: Stress and Diabetes I lost my Father, my son & Dog. All in a three month period. I notice a big change in the way I handled stress, especially at work. I had polio when I was 7. so at age 55 I just retired and cut my stress. Not every one is able to do that I know. But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. > > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 > months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. > I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I too went thru a 2 year period of extreme stress before I was diagnosed. I think if you have the disposition to become diabetic, then stress can bring it on. I have often wondered if I had not had that extreme stress for so long, would I have become diabetic??? Guess I'll never know now. Re: Stress and Diabetes I lost my Father, my son & Dog. All in a three month period. I notice a big change in the way I handled stress, especially at work. I had polio when I was 7. so at age 55 I just retired and cut my stress. Not every one is able to do that I know. But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. > > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 > months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. > I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I too went thru a 2 year period of extreme stress before I was diagnosed. I think if you have the disposition to become diabetic, then stress can bring it on. I have often wondered if I had not had that extreme stress for so long, would I have become diabetic??? Guess I'll never know now. Re: Stress and Diabetes I lost my Father, my son & Dog. All in a three month period. I notice a big change in the way I handled stress, especially at work. I had polio when I was 7. so at age 55 I just retired and cut my stress. Not every one is able to do that I know. But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. > > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. My little brother and my mom died 4 > months apart. I was diagnosed shortly after that. > I also have exema. Stress will cause me to have a flair up. > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe Hope you come back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was on year 2 of breast cancer when I got diabetes. A few of the other gals on my cancer site had that happen too. But then again I was/am heavy and had poor eating habits. Now I am a 5 year cancer survivor, hope the diabetes doesn't kill me. KatyOre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was on year 2 of breast cancer when I got diabetes. A few of the other gals on my cancer site had that happen too. But then again I was/am heavy and had poor eating habits. Now I am a 5 year cancer survivor, hope the diabetes doesn't kill me. KatyOre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was on year 2 of breast cancer when I got diabetes. A few of the other gals on my cancer site had that happen too. But then again I was/am heavy and had poor eating habits. Now I am a 5 year cancer survivor, hope the diabetes doesn't kill me. KatyOre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was diagnosed 5 months after my late husband had a heart attack followed by a quadruple bypass. He then suffered permanent pump psychosis due to the detachment of heart and brain during surgery. He died less than 2 years later. Once diagnosed, I was able to quickly bring it under control. I'm sure I was destined to be diabetic (runs in the family), but I think the severe stress of my husband's illness contributed to an earlier diagnosis. Amazingly, upon his death, I was able to maintain my good health. ~Rhonda > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was diagnosed 5 months after my late husband had a heart attack followed by a quadruple bypass. He then suffered permanent pump psychosis due to the detachment of heart and brain during surgery. He died less than 2 years later. Once diagnosed, I was able to quickly bring it under control. I'm sure I was destined to be diabetic (runs in the family), but I think the severe stress of my husband's illness contributed to an earlier diagnosis. Amazingly, upon his death, I was able to maintain my good health. ~Rhonda > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was diagnosed 5 months after my late husband had a heart attack followed by a quadruple bypass. He then suffered permanent pump psychosis due to the detachment of heart and brain during surgery. He died less than 2 years later. Once diagnosed, I was able to quickly bring it under control. I'm sure I was destined to be diabetic (runs in the family), but I think the severe stress of my husband's illness contributed to an earlier diagnosis. Amazingly, upon his death, I was able to maintain my good health. ~Rhonda > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Rhonda - my husband had triple by-pass about a year and a half ago. Can you explain what permanent pump psychosis is please? My husband was on the pump and he is not the same as before the heart attack. Thanks Carole Re: RE: Stress and Diabetes I was diagnosed 5 months after my late husband had a heart attack followed by a quadruple bypass. He then suffered permanent pump psychosis due to the detachment of heart and brain during surgery. He died less than 2 years later. Once diagnosed, I was able to quickly bring it under control. I'm sure I was destined to be diabetic (runs in the family), but I think the severe stress of my husband's illness contributed to an earlier diagnosis. Amazingly, upon his death, I was able to maintain my good health. ~Rhonda > My doctor says that sometimes a traumatic event will cause you to be > more likely to become diabetic. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Carole, Here's a couple of online articles for you to read. Pump psychosis is more commonly known as " pump head " (at least among the medical profession). My husband was NEVER the same. After being married to him for 19 years, I had to learn to live with someone totally different. Our lives changed forever. He was an extremely intelligent man, and after heart surgery he became very frustrated with his shortcomings. His frustrations led to deep depression and alcoholism. . . .eventually leading to suicide. Doctors don't like to talk about this, nor do they want to admit that the heart-lung machine has anything to do with this. Luckily, we had the best heart surgeons and cardiologists and they were able to explain what was happening and why. I was told that 30% of bypass patients NEVER recover, but only deteriorate. What doctors don't realize (or maybe they do), is that as a spouse, you are the first to notice that your husband is not the same. Especially if you have been with him for many years as I was with my husband. Many of our friends and family members could not tell the difference in my husband, while I saw and experienced a complete personality change in him. I know exactly what you are going through, and you are more than welcome to contact me personally at texanswede@... . I wish the best for both you and your husband. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2004/09/21/heart_patien\ ts_mental_decline_baffles_doctors?pg=full http://fig.cox.miami.edu/Faculty/Gaines/bil150/currentevent4.htm ~Rhonda > > Rhonda - my husband had triple by-pass about a year and a half ago. Can > you explain what permanent pump psychosis is please? My husband was on the > pump and he is not the same as before the heart attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Carole, Here's a couple of online articles for you to read. Pump psychosis is more commonly known as " pump head " (at least among the medical profession). My husband was NEVER the same. After being married to him for 19 years, I had to learn to live with someone totally different. Our lives changed forever. He was an extremely intelligent man, and after heart surgery he became very frustrated with his shortcomings. His frustrations led to deep depression and alcoholism. . . .eventually leading to suicide. Doctors don't like to talk about this, nor do they want to admit that the heart-lung machine has anything to do with this. Luckily, we had the best heart surgeons and cardiologists and they were able to explain what was happening and why. I was told that 30% of bypass patients NEVER recover, but only deteriorate. What doctors don't realize (or maybe they do), is that as a spouse, you are the first to notice that your husband is not the same. Especially if you have been with him for many years as I was with my husband. Many of our friends and family members could not tell the difference in my husband, while I saw and experienced a complete personality change in him. I know exactly what you are going through, and you are more than welcome to contact me personally at texanswede@... . I wish the best for both you and your husband. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2004/09/21/heart_patien\ ts_mental_decline_baffles_doctors?pg=full http://fig.cox.miami.edu/Faculty/Gaines/bil150/currentevent4.htm ~Rhonda > > Rhonda - my husband had triple by-pass about a year and a half ago. Can > you explain what permanent pump psychosis is please? My husband was on the > pump and he is not the same as before the heart attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Carole, Here's a couple of online articles for you to read. Pump psychosis is more commonly known as " pump head " (at least among the medical profession). My husband was NEVER the same. After being married to him for 19 years, I had to learn to live with someone totally different. Our lives changed forever. He was an extremely intelligent man, and after heart surgery he became very frustrated with his shortcomings. His frustrations led to deep depression and alcoholism. . . .eventually leading to suicide. Doctors don't like to talk about this, nor do they want to admit that the heart-lung machine has anything to do with this. Luckily, we had the best heart surgeons and cardiologists and they were able to explain what was happening and why. I was told that 30% of bypass patients NEVER recover, but only deteriorate. What doctors don't realize (or maybe they do), is that as a spouse, you are the first to notice that your husband is not the same. Especially if you have been with him for many years as I was with my husband. Many of our friends and family members could not tell the difference in my husband, while I saw and experienced a complete personality change in him. I know exactly what you are going through, and you are more than welcome to contact me personally at texanswede@... . I wish the best for both you and your husband. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2004/09/21/heart_patien\ ts_mental_decline_baffles_doctors?pg=full http://fig.cox.miami.edu/Faculty/Gaines/bil150/currentevent4.htm ~Rhonda > > Rhonda - my husband had triple by-pass about a year and a half ago. Can > you explain what permanent pump psychosis is please? My husband was on the > pump and he is not the same as before the heart attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Diabetes is caused mainly (about 80%) by having a genetic predisposition to the diseases and it's inherited. So normal weight and under stressed people can still get diabetes whilst others hasten the onset by being overweight and stressed. Your son is only one example but there are no rules written in stone about diabetes and everyone is different and unique. I have never consciously responded to stress and yet I still have diabetes. Take care. Barry UK Re: Stress and Diabetes But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Diabetes is caused mainly (about 80%) by having a genetic predisposition to the diseases and it's inherited. So normal weight and under stressed people can still get diabetes whilst others hasten the onset by being overweight and stressed. Your son is only one example but there are no rules written in stone about diabetes and everyone is different and unique. I have never consciously responded to stress and yet I still have diabetes. Take care. Barry UK Re: Stress and Diabetes But now my 44 yr. old son was just DX with diabetes and he really has a stressful job. So I believe stress can cause diabetes and inactivity. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Hello Everyone, here again. Thanks for all the responses on my inquiry regarding stress and diabetes. I did some further reading and realized that stress is not actually listed as a " cause " of diabetes; however, it does often seem involved as a precursor. What I was looking for though was more of a technical or physiological explantion as to the possible relationship between stress and diabetes. For instance, when the body is under extreme stress it produces a number of fight-or-flight hormones; one of these hormones is adrenaline. What I am wondering is whether it is possible that too much adrenaline might damage the synapse receptors and thereby make the body insulin-resistant? A lot of people may not think that they have encountered much stress in their lives; however, I will make a general comment here about the odd way that humans handle stress. When a wild animal encounters a stress situation (i.e. attacked by another animal), when the event is over, the animal will generally lay there and shake and jerk and so forth until all of the stress is released from its body. Then the animal gets up and merrily trots off. As humans we don't do this, so I wonder if in general we hold those stress hormones in our bodies and they proceed to cause various types of damage. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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