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ketosis-prone diabetes

/kiːˈtoʊsɪs proʊn ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

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/kiːˈtoʊsɪs proʊn ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/C2formalmedical
  • ruПодтип диабета, часто встречающийся у определенных этнических групп, характеризующийся склонностью к развитию диабетического кетоацидоза, но без типичных аутоиммунных маркеров диабета 1 типа; часто проявляется острыми симптомами, но впоследствии может перейти в фазу ремиссии, когда инсулин не требуется.

A subtype of diabetes, often seen in certain ethnic groups, characterized by a tendency to develop diabetic ketoacidosis but without the typical autoimmune markers of type 1 diabetes; it often presents with acute symptoms but may later enter a remission phase where insulin is not required.

  1. A subtype of diabetesC2formal

    A form of diabetes, often seen in certain populations, characterized by a tendency to develop diabetic ketoacidosis, but which may not require lifelong insulin therapy and can sometimes go into remission.

    ruДиабет, склонный к кетозу

    • The patient was diagnosed with ketosis-prone diabetes after presenting with ketoacidosis.
    • Unlike type 1 diabetes, ketosis-prone diabetes can sometimes be managed with oral medications after the initial insulin therapy.
    • Researchers are studying the genetic factors that contribute to ketosis-prone diabetes in African and Asian populations.