Type 5 Diabetes Has Officially Arrived: A Global Health Breakthrough
In April 2025, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized Type 5 Diabetes, also known as Malnutrition-Related Diabetes Mellitus (MRDM) or Severe Insulin-Deficient Diabetes (SIDD). This recognition marks a historic turning point in global health, particularly for developing countries like Pakistan and India, where millions of undernourished individuals have long lived with undiagnosed or misclassified diabetes.