On the level: is 'brittle diabetes' a condition or a consequence of not having the right treatment?

摘要

No one likes to be thought of as easily broken, yet "brittle" is sometimes used to describe a type of diabetes that's characterized by large and sudden swings in blood glucose levels. Attempts to define brittle diabetes, or even verify its existence, have perhaps fallen short. Some experts still believe in brittle diabetes as a distinct condition, while others conclude it's no more than a myth.