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Other Specific Types of Diabetes |
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Other specific types of diabetes are rare, but this category represents 8 different causes of altered glucose metabolism. These include: genetic defects of beta
cells, genetic defects in insulin action, diseases of the pancreas, several endocrine diseases, drug or chemical injury to the pancreas, infectious diseases which attack the pancreas,
rare immune disorders and other genetic syndromes sometimes associated with diabetes. Insulin may or may not be required to manage blood sugar levels in each of
these underlying diseases. It depends on the body's ability to produce insulin, and the degree to which insulin resistance plays a role in the altered metabolism.
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"This web site is intended to help patients and their families learn MORE about their medical conditions and some of the options available to them.
This information is not assumed to be comprehensive or provide answers to all questions related to the topic of diabetes. This is an informational only web site and is not intended to be used for the
diagnosis or treatment of any specific individual. You must consult with your physician regarding your particular circumstances."
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