Type 3c
Jennifer S. Vonderau, Chirag S. Desai
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Type 3c diabetes, also known as pancreatogenic diabetes, occurs when primary pancreatic disorders damage the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Although often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes, type 3c diabetes is different in cause, clinical presentation, treatment, and prognosis. Patients with type 3c diabetes are more likely to experience complications and death related to hypoglycemic events. This article reviews the causes and management of type 3c diabetes, which is estimated to affect 5% to 10% of all patients with diabetes.
Topics & Concepts
Diabetes mellitusType 2 diabetesMedicinePancreatic isletsType 1 diabetesInternal medicineEndocrinologyIntensive care medicineIsletPancreatic function and diabetesPancreatitis Pathology and TreatmentDiabetes Treatment and Management