Fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus associated with special populations / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Fulminant type 1 diabetes (FT1D) is a new subtype of type 1 diabetes mellitus.It has a fulminant onset of symptoms accompanied with disturbance of consciousness or elevated trypsin,severe hyperglycemia,and severe metabolic disorders.It is a critical disease.FT1D in pregnant women,the elderly,and children and adolescents have different clinical manifestations and treatments due to their different physiological aspects in comparison with that in the adults.This article summarizes the characteristics and managements of FT1D in pregnant women,the elderly,and children and adolescents in order to further enhance the understanding of FT1 D.We call on all clinicians to be vigilant and pay attention to the early diagnosis and treatment of FT1 D in special populations.