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Is the risk of diabetes increasing due to malnutrition? What is type 5 diabetes?

Sanjeev Kumar | April 17, 2026 6:23 PM CST

Diabetes occurs not only due to wrong eating habits or genetic reasons but it can also occur due to malnutrition. Recently an information has come to light. It has been told that malnutrition can also become a major cause of diabetes. This has been named type-5 diabetes. What is type 5 diabetes? Let us know why this happens.

type 5 diabetes A new category is being considered, which is mainly seen in people who are very underweight and who have been victims of malnutrition for a long time. The International Diabetes Federation has named it Type 5 diabetes. Regarding the diagnosis of this diabetes, the Federation has told that in this, insulin is produced properly in the body, but due to lack of proper diet and eating habits, insulin is not used properly due to lack of nutrition. Due to this the blood sugar level starts increasing, which causes diabetes.

What is the relation between malnutrition and diabetes?

According to the International Diabetes Federation, children who suffer from malnutrition in childhood are unable to use insulin properly and the risk of diabetes increases later on. The BMI of these people is much lower than normal. Meaning the weight is less than the prescribed standard. Sugar level is high due to weight loss and malnutrition. For this reason, type 5 diabetes is quite different from types 1 and 2. Diabetes occurs due to lack of weight and not taking proper diet. Its risk is higher in some people.

Which people are at greater risk?

Those who do not get proper food in childhood.
weight remains low
There are no proteins or vitamins in the diet.
people suffering from chronic malnutrition

What are its symptoms?

loss of appetite

frequent urination

weakness

weight loss

Tiredness

What is prevention and treatment?

The direct way to prevent type 5 diabetes is to take care of eating habits in childhood. The child's diet should include proteins and vitamins. Maintain his weight. He should not be a victim of malnutrition in any way.

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