Michelle TrachtenbergThe cause of death is officially determined less than two months after she died at the age of 39.
New York’s office of New York Medicine examiner confirmed on Wednesday, April 16, that the sudden death of Trachtenberg was the result of complications of diabetes mellitus. As a result, the medical examiner decided death as natural, according to People.
According to the Mayo Clinic, diabetes mellitus refers to a “group of diseases that affect the way the body uses blood sugar” aka glucose. Glucose is the main source of brain fuel and a major source of energy for cells in the human body.
While the main cause of diabetes changes with each type, the hospital explains that diabetes can result in excess blood sugar, which can cause a number of serious health issues.
Symptoms also vary based on whether someone has prediabetes (when you have higher blood sugar levels), gestational diabetes (diagnosed during pregnancy, which often resides after pregnancy), type 2 diabetes (when the body cannot use insulin correctly and sugar) or diabetes).
The most common symptoms for type 1 and type 2 diabetes are weight loss, feel tired or weak, experiencing mood changes, blurry vision, slow healing wounds, infections and the presence of ketones in the urine. (Ketones are a by -product of muscle and fat decay that occurs when there is not enough insulin, according to the Mayo Clinic.)
Long -term complications of diabetes include heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, eye and foot damage, as well as skin and mouth conditions and hearing damage. The Mayo Clinic also reports an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and depression can occur with prolonged diabetes.
The weekly confirmed in February that Trachtenberg died at the age of 39. Police sources were told we at the time when Gossip girl Alum’s death was not being investigated as suspicious.
Before her death, Trachtenberg got hatred from the internet trolls for her thinner appearance and facial features. The actress slammed the “haters” who questioned her appearance via Instagram in January 2024.
“Explain to me how I look sick. Have you lost a calendar and don’t realize I’m not 14 years old. I am 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment,” Trachtenberg wrote in the comments of a photo she posted earlier. “I got some comments lately about my appearance. I’ve never done plastic surgery. I’m happy and healthy. Check myself hateful.”
Last month, a source exclusively spoken we that Trachtenberg’s health had been deteriorating for some time. The Insider confirmed that Harriet spy The actress had a liver transplant in the months before her death.
“She was very open with those close to her to have the transplant,” said a friend of Trachtenberg we In March, noting that the late actress “never went into detail”.