Type 5 diabetes is a newly recognised disease
8 months ago
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- Type 5 diabetes is newly recognized by the International Diabetes Federation, linked to malnutrition in early life.
- Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition requiring lifelong insulin therapy; stem-cell-derived transplants offer potential cures.
- Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, is often associated with high BMI but can affect normal-weight individuals with genetic predisposition.
- Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and is managed with diet, exercise, or medication.
- Rarer forms include neonatal diabetes, Mody, Type 3c, and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, each with unique causes and treatments.
- Diabetes classification is evolving, with the recognition of Type 5 aiming to improve global understanding and care.