Šta do sada znamo o novoj vrsti dijabetesa koja je otkrivena: „Postojeća terapija verovatno ne pomaže, a može čak i da naškodi“
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TL;DR
- The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized a fifth type of diabetes, previously known as diabetes mellitus associated with malnutrition (MRDM).
- This new type of diabetes is linked to malnutrition rather than obesity, lifestyle, pregnancy, or the immune system.
- It is estimated to affect up to 25 million people worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
- Historically, there has been controversy and a lack of consensus on the existence, diagnosis, and treatment of this type of diabetes.
- The IDF has established a working group to develop diagnostic criteria and therapeutic guidelines for diabetes type 5.
- Inadequate treatment of diabetes type 5 can lead to dangerous fluctuations in blood sugar levels, especially in environments with food insecurity and limited glucose monitoring access.
- The problem of malnutrition-related diabetes is also growing in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.