International Diabetes Federation Recognizes Type 5 Diabetes Linked to Malnutrition
Lagos, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 In a significant development for global health, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes as a distinct form of diabetes resulting from chronic undernutrition during childhood or adolescence. This classification was endorsed at the IDF World Diabetes Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand, in April 2025.Type