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Story summary
- The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) recognized Type 5 diabetes in 2025, affecting 25 million people.
- Type 5 diabetes arises from chronic undernutrition in early life.
- It is more common among people with significant malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries.
- Symptoms resemble Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including thirst and fatigue.
- Treatment emphasizes insulin therapy and nutritional rehabilitation, with early diagnosis guiding care to improve outcomes.
