Psychiatr. praxi. 2011;12(3):108-111
Psychotic state as a emotional stressor for organism may be considered to cause fluctuations of glycemia.
In a case study, the authors describe the use of monitor and subcutaneous sensor Guardian REAL-Time CGMS produced by Medtronic in
a psychotic subject with diabetes mellitus. They evaluate the feasibility of this method in this clinical condition and mention eventual
pitfalls in result interpretation. They discuss the up to date evidence concerning the influence of mood and emotions on glycemia. They
suggest possible improvements of the method.
Published: July 20, 2011 Show citation