Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus

Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus: Introduction

A rare type of diabetes associated with long term malnutrition. This type of diabetes is characterized by insulinopenia, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia and failure of the beta-cells (insulin-producing cells in the pancreas). It is also known as tropical diabetes or tropical pancreatic diabetes mellitus.

Symptoms of Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus

• Polyuria
• Polyphagia
• Polydipsia
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
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Misdiagnosis and Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus

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Causes of Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus

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Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus

Types of Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus

• Protein Deficient Diabetes Mellitus (PDDM) - related to protein malnutrition.
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