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News Topical, Digital Desk : For years, Type-5 diabetes has been described in medical literature as diabetes related to malnutrition. Recently, in April 2025, the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) gave a formal name to Type 5 diabetes at the World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok.
how does this work
Type 5 diabetes affects 20-25 million adolescents and young people in Asian and African countries. This problem is caused by long-term lack of nutrition, especially protein, iron and vitamins. Due to this, the pancreas is unable to develop properly and produce insulin. Therefore, this diabetes is linked to malnutrition and can also be called severe insulin deficiency diabetes (SIDD).
Its symptoms are
- Insulin deficiency and leanness
- Tiredness
- Weight loss
- Frequent urination
- Feeling more thirsty
- slow wound healing
- frequent infections
- Delayed growth or puberty in children or teens
What to do to prevent this
Apart from managing insulin with the help of medicines, it is also important to provide adequate nutrition. Its patients are at a higher risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), so to avoid problems, it is very important to keep monitoring blood sugar continuously. To prevent this type of diabetes, it is important to get tested in school and community groups from childhood. Along with this, detecting and treating infections is also important.
This should be the diet in type 5 diabetes
- Balanced and nutritious diet: The focus should be on eating a balanced diet that has adequate calories, proteins and essential vitamins and minerals.
- Foods with low glycemic index: Eat such things which do not increase blood sugar suddenly. Foods like whole grains, pulses, vegetables, eggs, cheese etc. usually have a low glycemic index.
- Avoid added sugar and processed foods: Sugary drinks, sweets, and processed foods cause blood sugar fluctuations.
- Eat fiber-rich foods: Try to include as many whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc. in your diet as possible. This helps in keeping blood sugar levels stable.
- Eat meals and snacks regularly: Eating small portions throughout the day helps keep blood sugar levels stable.
- Avoid these: Avoid consuming too much fried food, bakery products, sweets, jam, jelly, chocolate, cold drinks, ice cream, potatoes, fruit juice .
- Consume these fruits in less quantity: Mango, sapota, custard apple, grapes and banana.
Exercise is also important
Try starting any kind of light exercise or activity to increase muscle mass and reduce stress levels . Be sure to talk to your doctor before doing this.
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