From Jamaica’s J-type diabetes to WHO's reversal: A long-ignored form of diabetes gets official recognition

​Type 5 diabetes has stepped out of the shadows after years of debate. The International Diabetes Federation gave it official status this year, recognizing a form tied to chronic malnutrition that affects up to 25 million people, mostly in Asia and Africa.​

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Dec 31, 2025 - 13:41
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From Jamaica’s J-type diabetes to WHO's reversal: A long-ignored form of diabetes gets official recognition
​Type 5 diabetes has stepped out of the shadows after years of debate. The International Diabetes Federation gave it official status this year, recognizing a form tied to chronic malnutrition that affects up to 25 million people, mostly in Asia and Africa.​

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