For many years, the medical profession only recognized 3 types of diabetes – Type 1, Type 2 and gestational. The cost of the disease and increase in people diagnosed with diabetes has spurred new research. Many researchers are making a case for adding 2 additional types of the disease for a total of 5 and giving it different classifications due to the many potential stages and causes.
Surprising Findings
The classification of the disease hasn’t been updated in over 20 years. New technology and research have led to unique findings. Genetics, a family history and lifestyle remain factors in the development of the disease, but the medical community now knows that diabetes can also result from viral infections and the natural aging process.
New Classifications
The new diabetes designations would be grouped according to the following clusters:
Group 1 – Severe autoimmune diabetes (SAID), now known as Type 1
Group 2 – Severe insulin deficient diabetes (SIDD), similar to Type 1 diabetes
Group 3 – Severe insulin resistant diabetes (SIRD) in which the body doesn’t respond properly to its own insulin
Group 4 – Mild obesity-related diabetes (MOD)
Group 5 – Mild age-related diabetes (MARD)
Better Care
Diabetes is a complex and complicated disease that can even be confusing to those that have lived with it for decades. Researchers and those in the medical community believe the new classifications will provide more accurate quality of care and treatment options.
Changing Public Perceptions
The new diabetes classifications also have the potential to change the public’s perception of people with diabetes. Many in society don’t view diabetes as the disease that it is and diabetes shaming is common. Diabetics are often perceived as lazy and encouraged to “just eat less” and diabetes will “go away.”
No one wants to be diabetic or chooses to have the disease. Diabetes doesn’t disappear or go into remission. However, it can be tightly monitored and managed through diet, exercise and medication.
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