There are four types of Diabetes mellitus. Click to read about them
OTHER SPECIFIC TYPES OF DIABETES:
Diabetes mellitus of various known reasons is included in this type. It includes:
- Diabetes may develop in persons with genetic defects such as Down Syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome, Turner’s Syndrome, etc.
- Persons with endocrinopathies such as Acromegaly, Cushing’s syndrome, Hyperthyroidism, may develop diabetes.
- Persons with pancreatic dysfunction caused by drugs like Phenytoin, Nicotinic acid, Diaz oxide, may also develop diabetes.
- Malnutrition may also lead to diabetes and it is common in young malnourished individuals in developing countries.
It is also seen during natal and early childhood.
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