Artur de Medeiros Queiroz is a 34 -year -old man, who was born with few body fat cells. Was diagnosed with the Berardinelli’s syndrome, also known as generalized congenital lipodystrophy.
This disease is rare and is characterized by Lack of adipose tissue in the body. In this way, even without trying, De Medeiros has a body fat percentage very similar to that of a high performance athlete.
This condition, despite being opposed to obesity, can cause similar conditions. According to Medlineplus, it usually causes insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes.
Additionally, the Health Portal warned that most people with this condition also have high levels of triglycerides in the blood, which can cause the appearance of eruptive Xantomas, as well as inflammation of the pancreas.
The man suffers from generalized congenital lipodystrophic. Photo:Instagram: @aturdemedeiros
On the other hand, generalized congenital lipodystrophy can also produce fatty liverwhich can lead to an enlarged organ and even liver failure.
Medlineplus also indicated that, in some cases, patients can develop a heart disease called Hypertrophic myocardiopathywhich can cause heart failure, arrhythmias and even sudden death.
Therefore, Artur de Medeiros Queiroz has had to carry a strict diet throughout his life. He was diagnosed when he was little, since his maternal grandmother had a child with the same syndrome.
It was diagnosed when I was little. Photo:Instagram: @aturdemedeiros
At school, he could only eat healthy things and his snack consisted of apple, banana and grapes. According to the ‘BBC’, he also used to hide the money of his teammates so as not to see them eat all the treats he could not.
He also suffered from exclusion, because he had more appetite than the others and this made him leave him out of the birthday parties. “It wasn’t something I wanted to do, anyway, but As a young man, it made me a marginalized and someone antisocial“He said, in conversation with the aforementioned environment.
On the other hand, man cannot consume alcoholic beverages, since his liver metabolizes fats in a different way, and has received psychological support over the years.
Man cannot drink alcoholic beverages. Photo:stock
How do you live with the disease you have?
In dialogue with the ‘BBC’, the man revealed that the key to living with his condition has been to have a good exercise routine and take care of his mental health.
Stay physically active improves insulin sensitivity, since during these activities the muscles can absorb glucose without insulin. This allows the body to use blood glucose more efficiently, which decreases insulin resistance and Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
In addition, he has managed to create defense mechanisms to overcome prejudices. However, he acknowledges that this situation is more difficult for women.
“Today, I no longer suffer discrimination like when I was a child. But women still suffer much more frequently. Not having fat, our bodies become more muscular, with a pattern that is usually perceived as more masculine, “he said.
He added: “People still have an idealized image of how the female body should be, so when they see a woman with this syndrome, with a more defined and strong body, similar to that of a bodybuilder, they end up judging it.”
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