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A Distinct New Type of Diabetes Has Officially Been Recognized

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The International Diabetes Federation has officially recognized the fifth type of diabetes, linked to malnutrition. It affects up to 25 million people, mostly in poorer countries.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized the fifth form of diabetes mellitus last year, after decades of debate among scientists. It is estimated that up to 25 million people suffer from type 5 diabetes, mostly in poorer parts of the world, and the IDF now wants to be recognized by other major health institutions, including the World Health Organization.

It is estimated that type 5 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide. It is most common in young people in low- and middle-income countries...

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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