An Unexpected Link Between Diabetes, Depression, Sleep, and Hypnosis

 

An Unexpected Link Between Diabetes, Depression, Sleep, and Hypnosis

"You cannot always control circumstances, but you can control your own thoughts."

Included in the scope of this piece:

1) How Diabetes and Sleep Interact.

2) An Introduction to Sleep and Depression

3) The Role of a Hypnotist.

The Link Between Sleep and Diabetes

Do the following: declare what has happened, diagnose what is happening, and predict what will happen. When it comes to illnesses, establish a habit of either helping or doing no harm. (1)

To make matters worse, there are instances when an answer to one issue leads to yet another. As a result, there are situations in which offering assistance actually makes things worse. This difficulty is encountered daily by doctors.

Antidepressants, for instance, might help alleviate depression in a diabetic patient. The problem is that a lot of drugs, including antidepressants, can make you sleepy. two (2)

The article's central argument is that sleep disturbances are a "Hidden Condition" that harms diabetics and annoys clinicians.

A lack of quality sleep has been associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes and depression.

Permit me to elaborate: Everyone knows that sleep deprivation is bad for their health. Unfortunately, it can make diabetics' situation worse. A study was presented at the 2001 American Diabetes Association annual meeting that cautioned that persistent sleep deprivation could lead to considerably more significant complications than a predisposition to get drowsy while driving.

Those who routinely have insufficient sleep have a decreased insulin sensitivity, according to the study. Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes can all be exacerbated by this. Researchers found that chronic sleep deprivation (6.5 hours or fewer per night) has the same impact on insulin resistance (3) as aging, according to research co-author Bryce A. Mander.

The study's director, Dr. Eve Van Cauter of the University of Chicago, also found that healthy adults secreted half as much insulin (4) when they slept an average of 316 minutes per night (or 5.2 hours) for eight nights in a row compared to those who slept an average of 477 minutes per night (or about 8 hours) when they were well rested. "Short sleepers" exhibited a 40% decrease in insulin sensitivity.

Not enough emphasis has been given to the relationship between inadequate sleep and excess insulin (hyper-insulinemia), which is fascinating. It would appear that not even the Mayo Clinic knows about this link. Here is the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research's (MFMER) definition of hyper-insulinemia:

Excessive amounts of insulin in the blood are known as hyper-insulinemia. This isn't an illness.

Alternatively, it could be a sign of a more serious issue that is triggering your pancreas to produce and secrete an excess of insulin. Pancreatic insulin aids in glucose homeostasis.

Hyperinsulinemia can be caused by:

Insulin sensitivity. This is the result of improper insulin use by the body. Insulin resistance runs in families, and being sedentary, overweight, or suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome are all risk factors.

 Insulinoma, a pancreatic tumor, produces an overabundance of insulin.

No symptoms or indicators of hyper-insulinemia have been identified. Sweating, weakness, slurred speech, disorientation, and seizures are symptoms that may accompany hypoglycemia, an unusually low blood sugar level.

Type 2 diabetes and hyper-insulinemia go hand in hand, according to research published by the Mayo Clinic on December 10, 2003. this link (http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=HQ00896) that

This is when the previous data becomes problematic: It looks like it might not be entirely true. We propose this concept because the previous Mayo definition says that:

(a) There is no condition known as hyper-insulinemia, and that

There are no symptoms of hyper-insulinemia (b).

First, as far as we can tell, hyper-insulinemia is not a medical condition:

It is now commonly known that hyper-insulinemia can be used to predict the development of diabetes. It should be mentioned that an excess of insulin can lead to or exacerbate the development of cardiovascular disease, premature aging, and diabetes.

Also, keep in mind that the body produces insulin, a hormone that stores sugar and lowers blood sugar by sending it into cells. As time goes on, the body's cells grow less sensitive to insulin and high blood sugar. Insulin resistance is the medical term for this situation.

Also, take note of what Dr. Michael Eades said in his smash hit book Protein Power:

Overproduction of insulin causes metabolic chaos, which in turn causes diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides, and obesity. Excess insulin and insulin resistance are the underlying metabolic disturbances that cause these illnesses.

Furthermore, it is known that an excess of insulin increases the growth of smooth muscle in the walls of blood vessels, which aids in the development of plaques. A rise in blood pressure is caused by the thickening and stiffening of arterial walls.

Treating hyper-insulinemia more seriously as an illness might lead to the avoidance of additional health problems; thus, it appears shortsighted to label it as a non-disease.

Second, there are no symptoms of hyper-insulinemia. Maybe there are symptoms and signs that haven't been identified or linked to it yet. That seems reasonable, doesn't it? There are, in my opinion, a plethora of symptoms associated with this condition: Excess weight, increased triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and symptoms of low blood sugar (agitation, restlessness, perspiration, disorientation, etc.).

Additionally, there are likely a plethora of additional symptoms that are associated with elevated insulin levels. Who exactly is trying to find them? So, what's the deal? Scarcely any individuals. So, there are no symptoms or indicators that are universally accepted.

Those in a position to do so should use what has come before to either disprove or provide evidence that hyper-insulinemia is a serious health problem and that treating it could have far-reaching positive effects.

An Introduction to Difficult Sleep and Depression

There is a vicious cycle between depression and little sleep.

A lack of quality sleep is known to amplify depressive symptoms. James C. O'Brien, M.D., FCCP, ABSM made the following statements at a webcast that took place on August 21, 2003:

"During REM-stage sleep is where we learn situations and incorporate situations and deal with emotions that, unless we deal with it properly, will affect us in terms of our daytime functioning on a mental, emotional level."

The main idea is that a person's capacity to maintain good health might be negatively impacted by depressive symptoms that can be brought on by insufficient sleep. Therefore, having a good night's sleep is particularly crucial for diabetics, as the medical issues mentioned earlier are bad enough, but the negative effects of sorrow or depression brought on by lack of sleep may be devastating.

It is worth mentioning that the National Sleep Foundation's 2002 Annual Sleep Survey found that nearly 74% of Americans do not receive the recommended amount of sleep every night. This information is relevant for health care personnel. Those who have trouble sleeping are also twice as likely to report feeling exhausted and agitated, according to the survey.

Doctors and nurses who work with diabetic patients should be aware of the following facts:

(a) Addiction to sleep disorders is quite likely among their diabetes patients and

(a) If their patients suffer from a sleep disorder, it can hinder their efforts to treat their diabetes.

The fact that treating sleep apnea can reduce glucose levels in diabetics is another interesting finding that might pique the curiosity of diabetic treatment providers. (5)

Benefits of Hiring a Hypnotist

Our following point is based on all the material and discussion that came before it. Now that we know that getting a good night's sleep is crucial for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes, wouldn't it be reasonable to try treating these disorders with something other than medication?

I say "first effort" because the slogan "First do no harm" makes it sound like drug therapy should be considered a secondary therapeutic option, given that certain meds might occasionally have unintended side effects.

Consequently, what is a less risky way to start treating insomnia? A state of hypnosis.

Acute cases of sleeplessness can be helped by hypnosis, according to William S. Kroger, M.D.'s book Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Restoring the sleep cycle typically only takes one session, especially if auto-hypnosis is taught during the first appointment.

The following is mentioned in the book Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy With Children by Karen Olness and Daniel P. Kohen:

"In a 1991 study, 27 adults suffering from sleep terror disorders were successfully treated with hypnosis," said Hurwitz, Mahowald, Schenck, Schulter, and Bundlie. The majority of respondents (74%) found that self-hypnosis improved their condition significantly or somewhat.

Always remember that a hypnotist requires a doctor's approval before treating a patient with a sleep issue or any other medical ailment. Please make it very clear in your referral that a hypnotist is not qualified to address any medical condition that is preventing you from getting a good night's rest.

Finally, a hypnotist's ability to improve a patient's sleep can have a profound impact on their health and overall well-being. Hypnosis for improved sleep CDs are a good first step to take if you've been having trouble sleeping and it's affecting other health issues. On the internet, you can find hundreds.

Yours sincerely,

Devin Hastings, chief

"Speak well to yourself because your deep mind is always listening."

SOURCES USED:

(1) Hippocrates as stated in Book I, Section XI of his Epidemics.

(2) The Sleeptionary TM from the National Sleep Foundation on the Subject of Insomnia.

Visit the following URL: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleeptionary/index.php?secid=&id=19.

In most cases of diabetes, insulin resistance is a crucial issue. When insulin is not able to reach its target cells as effectively, this condition is known as insulin resistance.

(4) The beta cells that make insulin in the pancreas are more prone to breakdown the longer a person needs insulin.

Archive of Internal Medicine, Volume 22, Issue 2, February 20, 2025

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