Diabetes and Cholesterol Metabolism

Diabetic Encephalopathy

Diabetic encephalopathy is a form of brain damage caused by diabetes., the general term for brain disease or damage. The way in which symptoms are presented varies based on whether someone with the condition is a Type1 diabetic or a Type2 diabetic. As a relatively unknown diabetes complication, diabetic encephalopathy has become more common as the number of people with Type1 and Type2 diabetes rises. Diabetic encephalopathy develops mentally and physically as diabetes goes untreated. Diabetic encephalopathy has been known to be common in some low-income areas where people can’t properly monitor their diabetes. Diabetic encephalopathy occurs as a result of acute hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) or severe hyperglycemia (severely high blood sugar levels). Encephalopathy in Type1 diabetes may result in learning disabilities and memory issues. Where as encephalopathy in Type2 diabetes may cause oxidative stress which creates abnormal molecules and blood vessels in the brain may also be affected by inflammation. Diabetic mastopathy is an uncommon complication of diabetes which can be characterised by tough masses that develop in the breast. Most commonly diagnosed in premenopausal women with Type1 diabetes. Diabetic encephalopathy is a form of brain damage caused by diabetes.