Can diabetes develop due to ED?

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Trigger warning - ed

I was quite poorly for the month of October so I didn’t eat much and lost weight, which in my messed up brain I’m happy about. This last week over Halloween I have eaten so much, chocolate, cakes, biscuits, cheese. For a solid week. I don’t even like this stuff but stress binge.
Anyway I kept telling myself I’m disgusting bla bla and to do a water fast for 3 days and reset and start eating healthy again.

yesterday I got to about 12pm and I started shaking uncontrollably, lightheaded, and thought my legs were going to buckle so I quickly popped in the shop to get a sandwich because I didn’t want to die. It stopped after 10 mins of eating.

Anyway same thing happened today as I’ve got yet another cold coming along and was busy rushing around to get my daughter sorted to take her somewhere she needed to be. At this place at the same time 12 I started uncontrollably shaking and hot, sweaty. I quickly ordered food and felt fine ten minutes later.

this is scary and I’m worried my disordered eating has caused diabetes or something?
Please no judgement just advice?

 

[Django]

You need to see a doctor and explain about your disordered eating condition, they should be able to refer you for the help you desperately need and deserve. You can also explain about the shaking and possibly be tested for diabetes.
Good luck

 

[OatMatchaLatte]

Eating sugar, even in excess, does not cause diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an unpreventable autoimmune condition, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin and stops that production. insulin is needed to transport glucose (the substance carbohydrates, protein and fat are broken down into once inside the body, not “sugar”) to the cells and provide energy, The cause is unknown, but it can be triggered by a virus.

Symptoms of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes are significant unplanned weight loss, persistent thirst, constantly needing the toilet, and feeling tired. Type 1 diabetes accounts for between 5&10% of all diabetes diagnoses.

Type 2 diabetes is generally a consequence of lifestyle, and is more common in people who are overweight and inactive. But it is still not directly caused by eating too much sugar. It is caused by insulin resistance, the pancreas still produces insulin, but the cells are less efficient at using it, and therefore more converted glucose is left circulating the body, elevating blood sugar levels.

Symptoms of type 2 also include thirst and constantly needing the toilet. Type 2 diabetes accounts for around 85% of diabetes diagnoses.

There are also other types of diabetes. None of those are caused by eating too much sugar.

This is diabetes awareness month, hence my detailed reply!

Go to your doctor, and see what they say. I struggle with disordered eating myself, it’s a horrible place to be. Good luck. X

 

[BettyCrockerr]

You need professional help to deal with your disordered eating. That in itself is a huge health problem and you need help to sort that out. Please go and see your GP next week to discuss everything and start the ball rolling.

 

[Keikochan]

No but an eating disorder can develop due to diabetes.
Diabetes of any kind (type 1, type 2, etc) is not caused by eating too much sugar.
What OatMatchaLatte said is perfect.

 

[Rippedjeanmaybe]

As above, diabetes isn’t caused by eating too much sugar.

I don’t have diabetes, but I do suffer from hypoglycaemia. If I don’t eat enough carbs or if I go a long period without carbs, I’ll start to get hot and sweaty, I’ll shake and I’ll feel very weak until I get some carbs in me. I’ll crave sugary drinks and chocolate during this time too.

I would speak to a doctor about all the issues you’ve been having.

 

[blob1234]

As above, diabetes isn’t caused by eating too much sugar.

I don’t have diabetes, but I do suffer from hypoglycaemia. If I don’t eat enough carbs or if I go a long period without carbs, I’ll start to get hot and sweaty, I’ll shake and I’ll feel very weak until I get some carbs in me. I’ll crave sugary drinks and chocolate during this time too.

I would speak to a doctor about all the issues you’ve been having.

Ah thank you, that sounds very similar to how I was feeling. Will talk to a doctor x

Eating sugar, even in excess, does not cause diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an unpreventable autoimmune condition, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin and stops that production. insulin is needed to transport glucose (the substance carbohydrates, protein and fat are broken down into once inside the body, not “sugar”) to the cells and provide energy, The cause is unknown, but it can be triggered by a virus.

Symptoms of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes are significant unplanned weight loss, persistent thirst, constantly needing the toilet, and feeling tired. Type 1 diabetes accounts for between 5&10% of all diabetes diagnoses.

Type 2 diabetes is generally a consequence of lifestyle, and is more common in people who are overweight and inactive. But it is still not directly caused by eating too much sugar. It is caused by insulin resistance, the pancreas still produces insulin, but the cells are less efficient at using it, and therefore more converted glucose is left circulating the body, elevating blood sugar levels.

Symptoms of type 2 also include thirst and constantly needing the toilet. Type 2 diabetes accounts for around 85% of diabetes diagnoses.

There are also other types of diabetes. None of those are caused by eating too much sugar.

This is diabetes awareness month, hence my detailed reply!

Go to your doctor, and see what they say. I struggle with disordered eating myself, it’s a horrible place to be. Good luck. X

Thank you for your reply. I’m sorry to have been inconsiderate not aware it’s diabetes awareness month. So thank you for that heads up! The thing is I have had virus after virus for the last month, is there a specific virus or general virus? I think it sounds like another poster has mentioned as hypoglycaemia. But I’m just a bit confused as I have restricted myself from eating before but never had this happen. Sorry it’s tmi and I know your not a doctor it’s just really scary and confusing. Should consult a doctor I always chicken out face to face xx

 

[BettyCrockerr]

Ah thank you, that sounds very similar to how I was feeling. Will talk to a doctor x


Thank you for your reply. I’m sorry to have been inconsiderate not aware it’s diabetes awareness month. So thank you for that heads up! The thing is I have had virus after virus for the last month, is there a specific virus or general virus? I think it sounds like another poster has mentioned as hypoglycaemia. But I’m just a bit confused as I have restricted myself from eating before but never had this happen. Sorry it’s tmi and I know your not a doctor it’s just really scary and confusing. Should consult a doctor I always chicken out face to face xx

Which virus it is - if that’s even related is not important, nor is wether you’ve done this before without issue.

Restricting your eating and then binging in this way is in itself an eating disorder and is of itself a medical issue that you must seek help for.

The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat

Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Welcome to Orri. Eating Disorder Treatment Clinic.

Intensive in person and online day treatment for recovery. We are the only CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ specialist eating disorder treatment in the UK.

www.orri-uk.com

There’s information, support and advice in these links xxx

 

[Keikochan]

Regarding the virus, it's believed it was chickenpox for me as I had that few months before t1d diagnosed but I know others who says it was melangitus (spelling?) for them and lots of other virus illnesses. They really don't know what causes it at all & kinda just believe it might be a virus that sets it off but they just can't say for sure. I'm sure there a some people who didn't have a virus and are prob thinking they just didn't notice one.

I know it can be difficult to bring up in person, but you shouldn't have to be dealing with this. It sounds very unpleasant & scary. I don't think the doctor will give out to you, they def shouldn't anyways. They should help you through this and rule out anything else. Maybe if you aren't super confident in your doctor, could you go see a different one?

 

[blob1234]

Which virus it is - if that’s even related is not important, nor is wether you’ve done this before without issue.

Restricting your eating and then binging in this way is in itself an eating disorder and is of itself a medical issue that you must seek help for.

The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat

Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Welcome to Orri. Eating Disorder Treatment Clinic.

Intensive in person and online day treatment for recovery. We are the only CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ specialist eating disorder treatment in the UK.

www.orri-uk.com

There’s information, support and advice in these links xxx

Thank you, it’s just so strange to think I have been oblivious about my ED until recently, reading tattle mostly. Oblivious! Xxx

Regarding the virus, it's believed it was chickenpox for me as I had that few months before t1d diagnosed but I know others who says it was melangitus (spelling?) for them and lots of other virus illnesses. They really don't know what causes it at all & kinda just believe it might be a virus that sets it off but they just can't say for sure. I'm sure there a some people who didn't have a virus and are prob thinking they just didn't notice one.

I know it can be difficult to bring up in person, but you shouldn't have to be dealing with this. It sounds very unpleasant & scary. I don't think the doctor will give out to you, they def shouldn't anyways. They should help you through this and rule out anything else. Maybe if you aren't super confident in your doctor, could you go see a different one?

Ahh okay thank you for replying. I don’t have a specific doctor, it’s whoever is available xx

 

[Kim Mild]

Without meaning to be too blunt, from your experience you've said , you can avoid this feeling by making sure you don't go too long without eating. You already know the answer.

I don’t have diabetes, but I do suffer from hypoglycaemia. If I don’t eat enough carbs or if I go a long period without carbs, I’ll start to get hot and sweaty, I’ll shake and I’ll feel very weak until I get some carbs in me. I’ll crave sugary drinks and chocolate during this time too.

Me, too . It takes me all day to get myself pulled back round.

 

[MyLittlePony25]

It doesn’t cause diabetes but it can play havoc with sugar and iron levels, potassium and sodium etc. I have bulimia and have had issues with this which has required hospital treatment. Do speak to your doctor about this and get blood work done.