Diabetes is a condition that occurs when blood glucose levels are too high. Normally, the insulin hormone the pancreas produces helps regulate blood glucose levels. However, in diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or doesn't use insulin effectively.

In general, diabetes is commonly known as type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. However, five other types of diabetes are less well-known.

5 other types of diabetes you need to know

It is known that an autoimmune disease causes type 1 diabetes and is congenital. Type 2 diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not respond to insulin properly. Gestational diabetes, on the other hand, develops during pregnancy and typically disappears after the pregnancy ends.

Learn about five different types of diabetes, including:

Type 3c diabetes

Type 3c diabetes is not a recognized medical condition, and it is frequently misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes due to similar symptoms. However, type 3c diabetes differs from type 2 diabetes because it develops when the pancreas sustains damage that impairs insulin production.

Type 3c diabetes, also known as exocrine pancreatic diabetes, can result from various factors such as chronic inflammation, tumors, injuries, or other pancreatic diseases. Identifying pancreatic issues requires further examination and specialized evaluation.

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)

LADA is an autoimmune type of diabetes similar to type 1. The main feature of LADA is an autoimmune reaction that causes damage to the pancreas's beta cells responsible for producing insulin.

Unlike type 1 diabetes, people with LADA can usually maintain some pancreatic cell function for a period of time without needing immediate insulin. People with type 1 diabetes, on the other hand, frequently need insulin right away. The diagnosis of LADA is challenging because the symptoms usually develop slowly.

Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)

MODY is a group of genetic diabetes syndromes caused by dominantly inherited gene mutations. MODY affects the body's ability to produce effective insulin and influences the way the body makes and uses insulin.

MODY is a rare type of diabetes that is typically diagnosed before the age of 25. MODY has several subtypes, and 14 variants are currently known. What distinguishes MODY is a clear pattern of genetic inheritance, where people who have parents with MODY usually also have the same health problems.

Neonatal diabetes

Neonate diabetes is a rare type of diabetes that affects infants in their first six months of life. It is caused by a specific genetic mutation and is typically a lifelong condition. Neonate diabetes is not the same as type 1 diabetes because it is not an autoimmune disease.

Brittle diabetes

Brittle diabetes is a rare type of diabetes characterized by severe and frequent blood sugar fluctuations. As a result, people with this type of diabetes frequently suffer from severe hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.

This condition is more common in people with type 1 diabetes, where the body does not produce insulin at all.

Diabetes treatment varies based on type and individual risk factors. Consult your doctor for appropriate diabetes management and treatment options based on the specific type of diabetes you have.

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