{"id":62046,"date":"2022-07-05T19:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=62046"},"modified":"2025-07-31T12:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:00:23","slug":"what-is-cystic-fibrosis-related-diabetes-how-can-it-be-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/07\/05\/what-is-cystic-fibrosis-related-diabetes-how-can-it-be-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes? How Can It Be Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes<\/b> is a chronic condition characterized by dysregulation of blood <\/span>glucose<\/span> levels. People with <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span> can develop <\/span>type 1<\/b> and <\/span>type 2 <\/b>diabetes<\/b>. Cystic fibrosis<\/span>-related <\/span>diabetes<\/span> results from abnormal glucose metabolism, primarily characterized by <\/span>insulin<\/span> deficiency and intermittent <\/span>insulin<\/span> resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Insulin<\/p>\n

Insulin<\/span> inefficiency is when the pancreas does not produce enough <\/span>insulin<\/span>. In contrast, <\/span>insulin<\/span> resistance indicates a situation where the cells in the body do not make the maximum use of <\/span>insulin<\/span>. Therefore, more <\/span>insulin<\/span> is required to break down food and maintain normal blood sugar levels. Another cause of <\/span>insulin<\/span> resistance is using medications like steroids to treat patients with <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is cystic fibrosis<\/b>?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Cystic<\/p>\n

Cystic fibrosis<\/span> is a genetic condition that some people are born with and is caused by the parents passing a faulty CFTR (<\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span> transmembrane regulator) gene. Individuals diagnosed with <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span> produce thick, sticky mucus. This mucus build-up in the lungs or other organs can lead to respiratory problems, <\/span>lung<\/b> infections, and <\/span>digestive <\/b>issues. Therefore, it is advisable that patients with <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span> who are 10 years of age or older be tested for <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span>-related <\/span>diabetes<\/b> once a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cystic fibrosis<\/span>-related <\/span>diabetes<\/span> is caused by sticky mucus, which leads to inflammation and scarring of the pancreas. This can damage the cells that produce <\/span>insulin<\/span>. As the pancreas cannot produce enough <\/span>insulin<\/span>, <\/span>blood sugar<\/b> levels rise.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lung<\/p>\n

Some common symptoms of <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span>-related <\/span>diabetes<\/span> are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Chest infection and decline in lung function<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Feeling thirsty, caused by <\/span>high <\/b>blood sugar<\/b> levels, known as hyperglycemia<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Excessive urination<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If these symptoms are not timely monitored, they can lead to <\/span>diabetes<\/b> complications, which may affect your vision, feet, and heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Treatment of cystic fibrosis<\/b>-related <\/b>diabetes<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    \"Diabetes_Activ<\/p>\n

    If <\/span>cystic fibrosis<\/span>-related <\/span>diabetes<\/span> is detected early, early treatment will slow the rate of pulmonary decline. This kind of <\/span>diabetes<\/b> can be diagnosed through continuous <\/span>glucose<\/span> monitoring or an oral <\/span>glucose<\/span> tolerance test (OGTT). The OGTT is conducted after an 8-hour fast. Other treatments include having a balanced diet high in calories and protein. <\/span>Insulin<\/span> therapy is a standard treatment for better glycemic control, improved pulmonary function, and weight gain. Move past a sedentary lifestyle by introducing physical activity to your day-to-day activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cystic fibrosis<\/span> is a lifelong condition with no definite cure. However, it can be controlled and kept in a treatable condition. If you are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, it is also essential to be screened for diabetes from time to time.<\/span>\u00a0If you want to check your <\/span>blood sugar<\/span> levels, you can calculate them on our online <\/span>Blood <\/b>Glucose<\/b> Calculator<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n
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    • Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes occurs due to abnormal glucose metabolism, primarily characterized by a deficiency in insulin and intermittent insulin resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that some individuals inherit, resulting from inheriting a defective CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator) gene from their parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Common symptoms include frequent chest infections, a decline in lung function, increased thirst,\u00a0and weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Actively participate in the Activ Living community and get more information on <\/span>nutrition<\/b> and <\/span>mindfulness<\/b>.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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