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News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's busy life, people are not able to take proper care of their health. Due to poor eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle, people are facing the problem of obesity, along with this the risk of diabetes and heart disease is also increasing. Talking about diabetes, it has become a common disease in today's time. Earlier this disease was seen in the elderly, but now diabetes is affecting even younger people.
Usually people know only about type 1, 2 and 3 diabetes. But do you know that now type 5 diabetes has also become a big threat for people? It is much more dangerous than other types of diabetes. However, like other types of diabetes, many symptoms start appearing in your body even before you have type 5 diabetes. In such a situation, if these symptoms are identified in time, then treatment can be easy.
Our article today is also on this topic. We are going to tell you about type 5 diabetes. Along with this, we will also know about its symptoms and causes. So let's know in detail -
What is Type-5 Diabetes?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, type 5 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not develop properly due to prolonged lack of nutrition in childhood. Due to this, the body is not able to produce sufficient amount of insulin (hormone). It is also called malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus (MRDM). Lack of insulin increases the level of sugar in the blood, i.e. diabetes occurs.
Those under the age of 30 are at greater risk
This disease is usually seen before the age of 30. In the year 2025, the International Diabetes Federation officially declared it as Type 5 Diabetes . It is estimated that 2 to 2.5 crore people worldwide may be affected by it. This disease is more seen in those areas where malnutrition is normal. Such as in some parts of Asia and Africa. However, no cure has been found for it yet. But scientists are constantly researching about its treatment.
Symptoms of Type 5 Diabetes?
- feeling more thirsty
- Frequent urination
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- feeling tired
- Slow healing of an injury or wound
- Weight loss
- Slow bone growth
- enlargement of the salivary glands
- Observing changes in skin and hair
What are the causes of type 5 diabetes?
Scientists are constantly doing research on this. It is being speculated that due to lack of nutrition for a long time during childhood or pregnancy, the pancreas is not able to develop completely. Lack of nutrients can badly affect many parts of the body. This includes the pancreas as well. The pancreas produces insulin, which is necessary to keep blood sugar under control .
Risk factors for type 5 diabetes?
- Heart diseases
- Kidney damage
- Eye (retina) problems
- Damage to nerves
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