EP. 38: Type 5 Diabetes (Malnutrition Related Diabetes)

About this episode

Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the recognition of Type 5 Diabetes related to prolonged malnutrition.

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the April 2025 recognition of a unique form of Diabetes (Type 5) affecting those who have experienced prolonged malnutrition at a young age. What do we know about Type 5, and what unique insight could an eating disorder specialist provide to this newly recognized condition? Research: An Atypical Form of Diabetes Among Individuals With Low BMIhttps://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/6/1428/146920/An-Atypical-Form-of-Diabetes-Among-Individuals Res...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ed

Guest: Liz

Topics covered

• Type 5 Diabetes
• malnutrition
• eating disorders
• health
• nutrition

Keywords

• Type 5 Diabetes
• malnutrition
• eating disorders
• low BMI
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: An Atypical Form of Diabetes Among Individuals With Low BMI

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